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seatbelt

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsitˌbɛɫt// UK //sˈiːtbɛlt// seat·belt

n. a strong strap in a car or plane that you fasten across your body to keep you safe if there is an accident.

n. a safety strap designed to secure a passenger in a vehicle or aircraft, preventing injury during a collision or sudden stop.


SIMPLE

Please fasten your seatbelt before we start the car.

CONTEXTUAL

The flight attendant walked through the cabin to ensure every passenger had their seatbelt securely buckled for takeoff.

COMPLEX

Modern automotive safety systems rely on the seatbelt to keep the occupant in the correct position for the airbag to deploy effectively during an impact.

Origin

seat + belt

Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'fasten', 'buckle', or 'wear'.

Pitfall

put your seatbeltput on your seatbeltWhen using 'put', the particle 'on' is required; otherwise, use the single verb 'fasten'.

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