buckle

/ˈbʌk(ə)l/

B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆

verb

Simple Meaning

a metal or plastic piece used to fasten a belt or shoe.

💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English

Intermediate — can handle common situations

“Could you help me buckle my seatbelt?”

“The buckle on my bag broke — I need to fix it.”

▶Full Definition

To distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression.

Synonyms:

fastenerclasp

Antonyms:

unbuckle

Word Family:

bucklesbuckledbuckling