Strap in Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈstɹæp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn

STRAP-in

UK

stɹˈæp/ /ˈɪn

strap-IN

Definition

Literally, to fasten your seatbelt before a journey; figuratively, to get ready for something challenging or exciting.

Usage & Nuances

Informal; literal use with safety belts, figurative with events ('strap in for an adventure'). Not interchangeable with 'buckle up,' though often similar. Used to signal excitement or difficulty ahead.

• Spanish: abrocharse el cinturón - prepararse (sentido figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): prender o cinto - preparar-se (sentido figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): apertar o cinto - preparar-se (sentido figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 系好安全带 - 做好准备 (比喻用法)
• Chinese (Traditional): 繫好安全帶 - 做好準備 (比喻用法)
• Hindi: सीट बेल्ट बाँधना - तैयार हो जाना (रूपक अर्थ)
• Arabic: اربط الحزام - استعد (بالمعنى المجازي)
• Bengali: সিটবেল্ট বাঁধো - প্রস্তুত হও
• Russian: пристегнуться - приготовиться (к трудному/волному)
• Japanese: シートベルトを締める - 覚悟する
• Vietnamese: thắt dây an toàn - chuẩn bị sẵn sàng
• Korean: 안전벨트를 매다 - 마음의 준비를 하다
• Turkish: kemerini takmak - hazırlanmak
• Urdu: سیٹ بیلٹ باندھنا - تیار ہو جانا
• Indonesian: mengikat sabuk pengaman - bersiap-siap

Example Sentences

Please strap in before we start driving.

basic

You must strap in on this roller coaster.

basic

Everyone, strap in for a long trip.

basic

The project starts tomorrow, so strap in—it’s going to be busy.

natural

Alright, strap in. This is going to be a wild ride!

natural

If you’re not ready, now’s the time to strap in and face the challenge.

natural