T tufguy VIP Member Joined Feb 4, 2014 Location India Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Hindi Home Country India Current Location India Nov 15, 2016 #1 We "buckle up" or "strap" our belts that we wear with pants. I strap the belts myself that are attached to my brace to put it on. Please check.
We "buckle up" or "strap" our belts that we wear with pants. I strap the belts myself that are attached to my brace to put it on. Please check.
G GoesStation No Longer With Us (RIP) Joined Dec 22, 2015 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 15, 2016 #2 "Fasten" or "buckle" (without "up") is more natural, at least in AmE.
Skrej VIP Member Joined May 11, 2015 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 15, 2016 #3 You might hear somebody say 'strap in' (especially on a small plane or some kind of buggy), but you won't hear 'strap your belt'.
You might hear somebody say 'strap in' (especially on a small plane or some kind of buggy), but you won't hear 'strap your belt'.
T Tarheel VIP Member Joined Jun 16, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 15, 2016 #4 I think "belt" (or "belted") is used.
T tufguy VIP Member Thread starter Joined Feb 4, 2014 Location India Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Hindi Home Country India Current Location India Nov 19, 2016 #5 I wore jeans and put a belt on it. I "fastened" or "buckled" the belt to tightened the jeans. We can also say "I belted my belt" or "I strapped in my belt" or "I strapped my belt". Am I correct(
I wore jeans and put a belt on it. I "fastened" or "buckled" the belt to tightened the jeans. We can also say "I belted my belt" or "I strapped in my belt" or "I strapped my belt". Am I correct(
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Nov 19, 2016 #6 Read post #3 again.
T Tarheel VIP Member Joined Jun 16, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 19, 2016 #7 tufguy said: I wore jeans and put a belt on THEM. I "fastened" or "buckled" the belt to TIGHTEN the jeans. Click to expand... Even though it is one item, we use the the plural. (Just like with "pants".) It should be no surprise that I agree with GS. (In my post I was referring to what Skrej said.)
tufguy said: I wore jeans and put a belt on THEM. I "fastened" or "buckled" the belt to TIGHTEN the jeans. Click to expand... Even though it is one item, we use the the plural. (Just like with "pants".) It should be no surprise that I agree with GS. (In my post I was referring to what Skrej said.)
T tufguy VIP Member Thread starter Joined Feb 4, 2014 Location India Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Hindi Home Country India Current Location India Nov 20, 2016 #8 We "fasten" or "buckle" our seat belts and I can use the same for my brace belts. But "I belted my pants" is it correct? I put belt on my pants to tighten it.
We "fasten" or "buckle" our seat belts and I can use the same for my brace belts. But "I belted my pants" is it correct? I put belt on my pants to tighten it.
T Tarheel VIP Member Joined Jun 16, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 20, 2016 #9 You fasten or buckle your belt. However, I am pretty sure "I belted my pants" isn't used.(You put your belt on, then you buckle it.)
You fasten or buckle your belt. However, I am pretty sure "I belted my pants" isn't used.(You put your belt on, then you buckle it.)