How to Use strap in in a Sentence

strap in

phrasal verb
Definition of strap innext
  • From there, the defense strapped in and kept the home team at an arm’s length.
    — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Deputies found the vehicle with the front two doors open, and a 2-year old boy strapped in a car seat.
    — Lonyae Coulter, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024
  • The criss-cross straps in the back provide extra support, as does the elastic band at the base.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
  • Our parent testers liked the back clip that keeps the bag and straps in place, as well as the comfortable child size.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 July 2023
  • There were blue and red seats, some with passengers still strapped in.
    — Ellen Barry Hilary Swift, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Catch up on the previous four films, grab your ticket, and strap in for one more ride.
    — Milan Polk, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
  • The tankini top features a retro twist on the front and criss-cross straps in the back, which are adjustable to find the best fit for your body.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The tankini top features a retro twist on the front and criss-cross straps in the back, which are adjustable to find the best fit for your body.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 14 June 2023
  • So heat up a plate of leftovers and strap in, because there are a lot of deals to take advantage of.
    — Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Then wait for the playoff pairings and strap in for a wild postseason.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2023
  • While the deluxe has Velcro to keep the ends of the adjustable strap in place around the cushion, this version's strap is more like the strap of a backpack.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 29 Aug. 2023
  • This has an adjustable stretch strap in the mid-back, and the shoulder straps can be worn either criss-cross or straight over the shoulders.
    — Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
  • So get your popcorn, your remote, and strap in for some amazing AAPI flicks.
    — Joshua Ocampo, Men's Health, 9 May 2023
  • The rolling car-to-car shots require strapping in with a harness and dangling out of the back of an open minivan or SUV.
    — Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 20 Apr. 2023
  • With the canopy up, the single seat acts as a throne for the driver, who straps in with Polestar's signature gold seatbelts.
    — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Cons The loops that secure the straps in place are made of plastic as opposed to metal, which gives them a cheaper look.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
  • So strap in for lots of memories ... or skip this one and look forward to next week and the new future of Buckeye Talk.
    — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 20 July 2023
  • With the trio strapped in and standing by at the back of the boat, the crew let out the winch, allowing the parasail to lift them behind the boat, a family video shows.
    — Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
  • The velvet fabric serves as a non-slip material to keep sleeves and straps in place.
    — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023
  • Onstage, Parks was petite but mighty, with an electric guitar strapped in front of her.
    — Imani Perry Janina Edwards Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Dell and teammates like Muggsy Bogues and Rex Chapman would take care of him and drive him around, not knowing the best player in the car was strapped in a booster seat.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Users strap in, and don overshoes with a low-friction sole, to have a real haptic presence in the virtual world.
    — Charlie Fink, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2024
  • More bars will likely be exchanged, whether on social media or in the studio, so fans better strap in.
    — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Each size is offered in a slew of style options, from stainless steel to rose gold and with the choice of a bracelet or strap in either calf leather or vegan textile.
    — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 30 June 2024
  • Work and play In theory, the Vision Pro can be a portable, private office — just strap in, arrange your work apps, and get to it.
    — Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The model is complete with a deep green strap in alligator leather, which provides a final touch of color and texture to the watch.
    — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The chair can adapt to a range of ages and sizes: babies can be strapped in using the harness and toddlers can stand using the optional leg holes exersaucer-style.
    — Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
  • It’s all secured by an interior button that keeps the straps in place and prevents slipping.
    — Laura Denby, Parents, 23 July 2024
  • Wilmore and Williams first strapped in for launch on May 6 only to be grounded by trouble with a pressure-relief valve in the Atlas 5's Centaur upper stage.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 5 June 2024
  • He is clad in black body armor and appears to have several extra magazines strapped in his chest gear.
    — Josh Campbell, CNN, 7 May 2023

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