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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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When Kaidon Salter has to save your season (2025), buckle up. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2025 The Wicked actress swapped her Elphaba hat for a helmet, buckled up and got inside of a race car for a Hot Lap around the track. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 AVs won't move until occupants buckle up. PC Magazine, 17 Nov. 2025 Plus, early Black Friday deals are live at several retailers, so buckle up for some serious savings. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 4 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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