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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Even older toddlers should be strapped in to prevent falls or sudden movements. — ABC News, 12 May 2026 These are 50 percent off, a chic dark eggplant color, have two thin straps in place of one large, and are actually in stock. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 19 June 2026 The rear section, with Harlow still strapped in her car seat, launched like a missile before crash landing between a dumpster and a tree. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 Go for a neutral style with minimalist straps in black, white, or shades of brown for maximum versatility. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 23 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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