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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And the Rams are going to have been there for a cup of coffee before strapping in and hitting the field. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Options include leather, rubber, field, and fabric straps in a variety of colors, as well as stainless-steel bracelets. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 The airplane lurched skyward, and Elwood was strapped in for the ride. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 Then, line up and attach the middle strap in the center of the sheet corner, and attach the remaining straps on the left and right sides. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2026.

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