strap
gb/stɹˈæp/ us/stɹˈæp/
B1
Engleză
~ 5600
pánt, szíj, szíjjal rögzít, beköt, leszíjaz, szűkében van, meg van szorulva, stukker, pisztoly, stukker van nála, fegyver van nála, fel van fegyverkezve, bőrszíj, elver, szíjjal ver, bebombáz, csúnyán elver, elpáhol
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
a strap on/for [something]
The strap on my backpack broke on the way to work.
Munkába menet elszakadt a hátizsákom pántja.
She tightened the watch strap so it wouldn’t slip off her wrist.
Meghúzta az óraszíjat, hogy ne csússzon le a csuklójáról.
He pulled the camera up by its neck strap.
The dress kept falling down because one of the straps was too loose.
Make sure the helmet strap is fastened before you start riding.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The bag has a long strap.
A táskának hosszú pántja van.
She puts the strap over her shoulder.
A vállára veszi a pántot.
His watch strap is made of leather.
The strap on my shoe is broken.
Please fix the strap on this camera.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "strap" and "belt". A belt is usually worn around the waist, while a strap is any narrow band used to hold, support, or carry something, such as on bags, shoes, watches, or bras.
Sens
narrow band for fastening/carrying
Colocații
shoulder strap
|bag strap
|bra strap
|watch strap
|guitar strap
|adjustable strap
Sinonime
band (A general term for a strip of material; not always used specifically for carrying or fastening like a strap.)
|
belt (Usually goes around the waist; similar shape but more specific use than a general strap.)
Antonime
handle (A part used to hold or carry something with the hand, contrasting with a strap that usually hangs or goes over a body part.)
Teme
daily life
|clothing
|objects
|daily_life
Definiție
A long, thin piece of strong material that holds, supports, or carries something, like on a bag, watch, or bra.
A long, narrow piece of strong material such as leather, fabric, or plastic, used to fasten, support, or carry something, especially on clothing, bags, or equipment.
VERB
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
to strap [something] to/onto [something]; to strap [something] in
Please strap the suitcase to the roof rack so it doesn’t slide off.
Kérlek, szíjazd le a bőröndöt a tetőcsomagtartóra, hogy ne csússzon le.
Make sure you strap the baby into the car seat correctly.
Ügyelj rá, hogy helyesen kösd be a babát az autós gyerekülésbe.
He strapped his helmet on before getting on the motorcycle.
They strapped the kayaks together so they would not drift apart.
The nurse carefully strapped the monitor to the patient’s arm.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Please strap your seat belt before we drive.
Kérlek, csatold be a biztonsági övedet, mielőtt elindulunk.
She straps her bike to the car.
Szíjjal rögzíti a biciklijét az autóhoz.
The father straps the baby into the stroller.
He strapped the boxes together with a long strap.
I strap my helmet on every time I ride.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"tie with a strap"* instead of "strap" as a verb. Use "strap" directly, for example, "Strap the bag to the bike," not *"Tie the bag with a strap to the bike."*
Sens
fasten or secure with straps
Colocații
strap a child in
|strap the boxes together
|strap the luggage to
|strap on a helmet
|strap into a seat
|securely strapped in
Sinonime
fasten (A broad, general verb; "strap" specifically involves using straps as the fastening method.)
|
secure (Focuses on making something safe or fixed; "strap" specifies how it is secured.)
Antonime
unstrap (Means to remove straps or undo what has been strapped, the direct opposite action.)
Teme
daily life
|travel
|safety
|daily_life
|work
Definiție
To hold or fix something in place by using a strap.
To fasten, hold, or secure something by using one or more straps.
B2
INFORMAL
3
szűkében van
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
be strapped for [money/time/resources]
I’d love to go on vacation, but I’m really strapped for cash this year.
Szívesen elmennék nyaralni, de idén nagyon pénzszűkében vagyok.
We’re a bit strapped for time, so let’s keep the meeting short.
Kicsit időszűkében vagyunk, ezért tartsuk rövidre a megbeszélést.
The school is strapped for resources and can’t afford new computers.
Many families are financially strapped after the recent rent increases.
I’m too strapped for money to eat out this week.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I am strapped for cash this month.
Ebben a hónapban pénzszűkében vagyok.
Sorry, I am strapped for time today.
Sajnálom, ma időszűkében vagyok.
Our company is strapped for money right now.
They are strapped for workers during the holiday season.
She is strapped for time and cannot meet you.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"strapped of money"* instead of "strapped for money". Always use the preposition "for" in this phrase: "strapped for cash", "strapped for time", etc.
Sens
short of money or resources
Colocații
strapped for cash
|strapped for money
|strapped for time
|pretty strapped right now
|financially strapped
|badly strapped
Sinonime
broke (Informal and mainly about money; "strapped" is often slightly less strong and can also refer to time or other resources.)
|
short (Used in phrases like "short on cash"; similar idea but less idiomatic than "strapped for".)
Antonime
flush (Informal for having plenty of money, the opposite of being strapped for cash.)
Teme
money
|time
|daily life
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Not having enough money, time, or something else you need, often said as "strapped for money" or "strapped for time".
Having very little or not enough money or another needed resource, usually used in the phrase "strapped for" something.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
SLANG
4
Tipar de utilizare:
carry a strap; pull out a strap
The lyrics talk about keeping a strap for protection.
A dalszövegben arról van szó, hogy valaki önvédelemből stukkert tart magánál.
He got caught with a strap in his backpack.
Elkapták, mert egy stukker volt a hátizsákjában.
They say he never goes anywhere without his strap.
The officer reported that the suspect dropped a strap while running away.
In that neighborhood, a lot of people feel they need to carry a strap.
Exemple pentru cursanți
In some rap songs, a strap means a gun.
Egyes rapdalokban a strap szó fegyvert jelent.
The police found a strap under the seat.
A rendőrök találtak egy stukkert az ülés alatt.
He was arrested for carrying a strap without a license.
The movie shows a man with a strap in his jacket.
They were afraid because he had a strap.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may wrongly think this meaning is related to regular straps like bag straps. In slang, "strap" here is not about belts or bands; it directly means a gun, especially in street or hip-hop contexts.
Sens
slang term for a gun
Colocații
carry a strap
|pull the strap
|grab the strap
|packin’ a strap
|keep a strap on you
|with a strap in his belt
Sinonime
piece (Slang for a gun; similar tone and context, often used in crime or hip-hop language.)
|
handgun (Neutral, technical term; not slang and less associated with street context.)
Antonime
unarmed (Describes having no weapons at all, contrasting with carrying a strap.)
Teme
crime
|violence
|slang
|law
|daily_life
Definiție
Slang: a gun that someone carries, usually a small one like a pistol.
Slang: a gun, especially a handgun carried on the body.
C1
SLANG
5
Tipar de utilizare:
be strapped; be strapped with [a gun]
He never goes out at night unless he’s strapped.
Éjszaka sosem megy ki, hacsak nincs nála fegyver.
The character in the show is always strapped, even at home.
A sorozatbeli szereplőnél mindig van fegyver, még otthon is.
They warned us that some of the guys might be strapped.
In the song, she says she’s strapped because she doesn’t feel safe.
The security footage shows him clearly strapped as he walks into the club.
Exemple pentru cursanți
In this movie, many people are strapped.
Ebben a filmben sok embernél van fegyver.
He was scared, so he went out strapped.
Félt, ezért fegyverrel ment ki.
The rapper says he stays strapped in his city.
They were not surprised that he was strapped.
The police did not know that he was strapped.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this slang meaning with being tied up by straps. In slang, "strapped" almost always means carrying a gun, not being physically tied or fastened.
Sens
slang: armed with a gun
Colocații
be strapped
|stay strapped
|strapped with a Glock
|always strapped
|rolled up strapped
|keep him strapped
Sinonime
armed (Neutral/official word; can refer to any weapon, not just a gun, and is less slangy than "strapped".)
Antonime
unarmed (Means not carrying any weapons, the opposite of being strapped.)
Teme
crime
|violence
|slang
|law
|daily_life
Definiție
Slang: to be carrying a gun on your body.
Slang: carrying a gun, usually a handgun, often used in the phrase "be strapped".
SUBSTANTIV
C1
6
Tipar de utilizare:
the strap; hit [someone] with the strap
In the old days, some teachers used a leather strap to punish students.
Régen néhány tanár bőrszíjjal büntette a diákokat.
He remembered the sting of the strap from his childhood.
Gyerekkorából még emlékezett a szíj csípésére.
The school officially banned the use of the strap decades ago.
Stories of the strap still frighten many older alumni.
The judge called the use of the strap a form of abuse.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Long ago, some parents hit children with a strap.
Régen egyes szülők szíjjal verték a gyerekeiket.
The boy was afraid of the leather strap.
A fiú félt a bőrszíjtól.
The teacher used a strap to punish students.
Now, most people think using a strap is wrong.
The strap left marks on his arm.
Sens
leather strip used for punishment
Colocații
the leather strap
|threaten with the strap
|take the strap
|beat him with a strap
|use the strap on
|raise the strap
Sinonime
whip (A more general word for a flexible hitting tool; a strap is usually shorter, flatter, and made of thick leather.)
Antonime
reward (Conceptually opposite to punishment with a strap, although not the same word type.)
Teme
violence
|discipline
|history
|law
|education
Definiție
A thick, heavy leather strap used to hit a person as punishment.
A thick strip of leather or similar material used to hit someone, especially as a form of punishment.
VERB
C2
7
Tipar de utilizare:
strap [someone] for [doing something]
He said his father used to strap him for the smallest mistakes.
Azt mondta, hogy az apja a legkisebb hibákért is szíjjal verte.
Teachers were once allowed to strap students who misbehaved.
Régen a tanárok szíjjal verhették meg a rendetlenkedő diákokat.
Parents who strap their children can now face legal consequences.
She vowed never to strap her kids, no matter how angry she felt.
The documentary showed how often children were strapped in the past.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Long ago, some parents strapped their children.
Régen egyes szülők szíjjal verték a gyerekeiket.
The teacher strapped the boy for talking in class.
A tanár szíjjal verte meg a fiút, mert beszélt az órán.
Today, many people think it is wrong to strap children.
He remembers being strapped when he was young.
The law says teachers cannot strap students now.
Sens
hit someone with a strap
Colocații
strap the child
|strap him for lying
|threaten to strap
|badly strapped
|strap her across the legs
|strap the students
Sinonime
whip (To hit with a flexible object; "strap" is more specific and often associated with older disciplinary practices.)
|
beat (General word for hitting repeatedly; "strap" specifies the tool used.)
Antonime
spare (As in "spare" someone a punishment, the opposite of strapping them.)
Teme
violence
|discipline
|history
|daily_life
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To punish someone by hitting them with a strap.
To hit someone, especially a child, with a strap as a form of punishment.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
strap
IPA
GB/stɹˈæp/
US/stɹˈæp/
Silabe și accent
strap (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (strap)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: strap
- Plural: straps
Verb
- Base: strap
- 3rd Person Singular: straps
- Present Participle: strapping
- Past: strapped
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
straps
noun
strapping
verb
strapped
verb
Related words
strappy
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
strapless
adjective
Aspecte importante
- Irregular present participle: strapping Verb
- Irregular past: strapped Verb
Expresii
be strapped for
1/bˈi stɹˈæpt fɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
not have enough of something
To not have enough of something important, such as money, time, or staff.
Exemple
- We’re strapped for staff this month because several people are on vacation.
- The charity is strapped for resources after the recent cuts.
- They’re strapped for volunteers, so any help is welcome.
be strapped for cash
1/bˈi stɹˈæpt fɚ kˈæʃ/
fixed phrase
informal
not have enough money
To not have enough money; to be short of money.
Exemple
- I’m a bit strapped for cash until payday.
- Many students are strapped for cash while they are at university.
- We’re too strapped for cash to take a holiday this year.
be strapped for time
1/bˈi stɹˈæpt fɚ tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
informal
not have enough time
To not have enough time; to be very busy.
Exemple
- I’m strapped for time today, so I can’t stay long.
- We’re strapped for time, so let’s skip the introductions.
- She’s always strapped for time during exam season.
get strapped
1/ɡˈɛt stɹˈæpt/
fixed phrase
slang
slang: get a gun to carry
Slang: to get a gun so that you can carry it.
Exemple
- He said he was going to get strapped before the party.
- They told him to get strapped in case things went bad.
- In the movie, the character gets strapped before the big scene.
stay strapped
1/stˈeɪ stɹˈæpt/
fixed phrase
slang
slang: remain armed with a gun
Slang: to regularly carry a gun for protection.
Exemple
- In his songs, he says he has to stay strapped in his neighborhood.
- They told him to stay strapped because the area was dangerous.
- He’s the type of person who always stays strapped.
strap down
1/stɹˈæp dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
secure something tightly with straps
To tie or hold something in place tightly with straps so that it cannot move.
Exemple
- We need to strap down the furniture in the truck.
- The workers strapped down the equipment before the storm hit.
- Make sure the surfboards are strapped down properly.
strap in
1/stɹˈæp ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
fasten into a seat with straps
To fasten the belt or straps on a seat so that you or someone else is safely held in place.
Exemple
- Make sure the kids are strapped in before we start the car.
- Passengers must strap in during takeoff and landing.
- Strap in, this is going to be a bumpy ride.
strap on
1/stɹˈæp ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
put equipment on with straps
To put a piece of equipment or clothing on your body and fix it there using straps.
Exemple
- He strapped on his helmet and got on the bike.
- The firefighter strapped on an oxygen tank before entering the building.
- She strapped on her backpack and headed out the door.
strap up
1/stɹˈæp ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
fasten protective gear with straps
To fasten the straps of protective clothing or medical support tightly around part of your body.
Exemple
- The boxer strapped up his gloves before the fight.
- She strapped up her knee before going for a run.
- Make sure you strap up your pads before the game.
strap yourself in
1/stɹˈæp jʊɹsˈɛlf ˈɪn/
idiom
informal
get ready for something intense
To get ready for something that will be very exciting, difficult, or surprising.
Exemple
- Strap yourself in, this presentation is going to be long.
- Strap yourself in for one of the craziest games of the season.
- Strap yourself in, because things are about to get wild.