strap in

phrasal verb

strapped in; strapping in; straps in

: to fasten a seat belt around (someone)

She strapped the children in and drove away.

Examples of strap in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cons The loops that secure the straps in place are made of plastic as opposed to metal, which gives them a cheaper look. —Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024

Onstage, Parks was petite but mighty, with an electric guitar strapped in front of her. —Imani Perry Janina Edwards Krish Seenivasan Devin Murphy, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024

Dell and teammates like Muggsy Bogues and Rex Chapman would take care of him and drive him around, not knowing the best player in the car was strapped in a booster seat. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024

The tankini top features a retro twist on the front and criss-cross straps in the back, which are adjustable to find the best fit for your body. —Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024

Inspired by Bovet’s patented Amadeo system, the wearer can change the straps in just a few seconds by simply activating the pushers to remove each strap and insert an alternative one. —Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024

Well, strap in for Sterben (Dying) from German director Matthias Glasner. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2024

Work and play In theory, the Vision Pro can be a portable, private office — just strap in, arrange your work apps, and get to it. —Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024

Before exploring downtown, strap in and ride like a NASCAR driver with an infield experience tour at Charlotte Motor Speedway. —Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024