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 passengers, who were seen in distress while strapped in their seats as the capsule dangled in the air, were later seen lying on the ground before paramedics arrived at the scene.
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Standard hangers with notches Many basic plastic hangers feature small notches along the shoulders, designed to hold garment straps in place.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Until then, the average investor’s choice is between moving everything into cash, or strapping in for the ride.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Tremblay was found still strapped in her jump seat when first responders showed up.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Standard hangers with notches Many basic plastic hangers feature small notches along the shoulders, designed to hold garment straps in place.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Until then, the average investor’s choice is between moving everything into cash, or strapping in for the ride.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Tremblay was found still strapped in her jump seat when first responders showed up.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Strap in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strap%20in. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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