buckled (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌk.əl/
Definition
To fasten or be fastened with a buckle, especially of a belt or shoe.
Examples
He buckled his seatbelt before starting the car.
The old shoes had buckles that were difficult to fasten.
Make sure your helmet is properly buckled.
How to Use buckled
- buckle down (phrasal verb)
- To start working seriously and with determination. — "You need to buckle down if you want to pass the exam."
- buckle up (phrasal verb)
- To fasten a seatbelt or safety harness. — "Please buckle up before the plane starts moving."
- buckle under (prepositional phrase)
- To yield or collapse under pressure or force. — "The old structure buckled under the weight of the snow."
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