strap in

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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The Watch Fit 27’s design is slightly different than the Watch Fit released last year, ditching the fabric strap in favor of a silicone band. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 A couple of women were nearby attending to Wartman’s 15-month-old daughter, still strapped in the car seat. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 The Opera bag centers around an A-shaped, triangular trapeze form that combines satin with straps in napa leather, which extend across the body of the bag and from the base to reinforce the silhouette. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Since its founding, Storyteller has made flexible vans with outdoor accoutrements front of mind, building out versatile multi-use spaces for strapping in large cargo during the ride before rearranging into a bedroom/workshop once there. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strap in

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“Strap in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strap%20in. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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