safety belt
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Definition
Noun: A safety belt is a strap or harness designed to secure a person to a stationary object, such as a vehicle seat, to prevent injury during a sudden stop, collision, or turbulence. Its primary function is restraint.
Usage
The term "safety belt" is used to refer to the protective device itself. It is most commonly used in the context of vehicles. * Always fasten your safety belt before the car moves. * The flight attendant reminded passengers to keep their safety belts fastened. * The new car model features an advanced three-point safety belt.
Advanced Usage
- "click/tighten/adjust the safety belt": Describes the actions of securing or modifying the fit of the belt.
- He clicked the safety belt into place.
- In formal or technical contexts (e.g., aviation, industrial safety), "safety belt" may specify a type of harness distinct from a simple lap belt.
Variants and Related Words
- Seat belt: A more common synonym, specifically for belts in vehicles. While often used interchangeably, "seat belt" strongly implies attachment to a seat.
- Safety harness: A broader term for a system of straps that may secure the torso and legs, used in construction, climbing, or for children in cars.
- Restraint system: A technical term encompassing safety belts, airbags, and other protective features.
Synonyms
- Seat belt
- Restraint (in a general technical sense)
Related Phrases
- Buckle up: An informal phrasal verb meaning to fasten one's safety belt.
- The sign says "Buckle Up for Safety".
- Wear a safety belt: To have it fastened.
- It is the law to wear a safety belt in the front seat.
Related Idioms
- The safety belt of the economy: A metaphorical use describing a protective measure or stabilizing factor (advanced/figurative usage).
- Diversification acted as a safety belt for the company during the recession.
Noun
- belt attaching you to some object as a restraint in order to prevent you from getting hurt