strap in
verb
strapped in; strapping in; straps in
: to fasten a seat belt around (someone)
She strapped the children in and drove away.
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Tow up to 3,500 pounds with the Trailseeker, plenty for a small camper or a trailer with a couple of snowmobiles strapped in.
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Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Even older toddlers should be strapped in to prevent falls or sudden movements.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The passengers, who were seen in distress while strapped in their seats as the capsule dangled in the air, were later seen lying on the ground before paramedics arrived at the scene.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Standard hangers with notches Many basic plastic hangers feature small notches along the shoulders, designed to hold garment straps in place.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Even older toddlers should be strapped in to prevent falls or sudden movements.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The passengers, who were seen in distress while strapped in their seats as the capsule dangled in the air, were later seen lying on the ground before paramedics arrived at the scene.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Standard hangers with notches Many basic plastic hangers feature small notches along the shoulders, designed to hold garment straps in place.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for strap in
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“Strap in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strap%20in. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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