buckle up

verb

buckled up; buckling up; buckles up

intransitive verb

: to fasten one's seat belt

Examples of buckle up in a Sentence

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Making sure every single person in your vehicle is buckled up is one of the most effective and accessible ways to help protect yourself and your passengers on the road. Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 So, buckle up, fans, here’s our latest chat. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 Following extensive preparations, the crew will stow equipment, get into their spacesuits, and buckle up in the crew module for an intense ride home. Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026 She was reportedly removed from the flight after not responding to flight attendants who asked her to buckle up. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buckle up

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of buckle up was in 1962

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“Buckle up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buckle%20up. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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