strap in
phrasal 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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The screws can loosen or fall out, causing the whole chair to tip over even if the child is strapped in.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 June 2025
The straps in the back are adjustable for a custom fit, while the cowl neckline is elegant and provides full coverage of the chest.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 3 June 2025
Not only are there not straps in the boot, there's no boots at all.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
As the sun sets, guests will strap in and ascend the curved rooftop of the Adelaide Oval, a historic sports arena, taking them all the way to the top.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 June 2025
The straps in the back are adjustable for a custom fit, while the cowl neckline is elegant and provides full coverage of the chest.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 3 June 2025
Not only are there not straps in the boot, there's no boots at all.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
As the sun sets, guests will strap in and ascend the curved rooftop of the Adelaide Oval, a historic sports arena, taking them all the way to the top.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
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 19 Jun. 2025.
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