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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In September, Uncaged buckled up with automotive group Hyundai Cradle and, the month prior, signed a proof-of-concept (POC) with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025 The rainfly can unzip down the door, pin back and roll and buckle up completely, offering plenty of opportunity for cooling airflow in hot, clear weather. New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025 In 2024, 43% of traffic deaths involved drugs, 32% involved alcohol, 30% involved speeding and about one-third of those killed decided not to buckle up. Laura A. Bischoff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025 When Kaidon Salter has to save your season (2025), buckle up. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2025 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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