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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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 The Line is a real-life kitchen rollercoaster that the viewer will want to be strapped in for. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 July 2026 This secretly spacious model features an adjustable strap in a choice of colors and patterns. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026 Hollywood Fashion Secrets Bra Converting Clips The Hollywood Fashion Secrets Bra Converting Clips are lightweight, palm-sized plastic discs that secure ordinary bra straps in a cross-back shape. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 July 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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