belt up


verb(adverb)
  1. slang to become or cause to become silent; stop talking: often used in the imperative

  2. to fasten with or by a belt, esp a seat belt

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How to use belt up in a sentence

  • She threatens periodically to burn the belt up and throw the old rifles out of the house.

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