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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Finicky, unresponsive, uncomfortable, or unreliable bindings are the bane of any rider’s existence—a thorn in your side that, at best, leads to under-your-breath expletives while strapping in.
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
This right here comes with the addition of a longer, sweeter adjustable strap in addition to the usual handles.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Sep. 2024
For now, investors can strap in and enjoy the ride.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
Then there’s the risk of losing blood flow while spending hours strapped in a harness.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
This right here comes with the addition of a longer, sweeter adjustable strap in addition to the usual handles.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Sep. 2024
For now, investors can strap in and enjoy the ride.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
Then there’s the risk of losing blood flow while spending hours strapped in a harness.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Strap in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strap%20in. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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