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buckle down

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb buckle down has 1 sense
  1. slave, break one's back, buckle down, knuckle down - work very hard, like a slave
    --1 is one way to work, do work
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s

Definitions from the Web

Buckle Down

Verb (Phrasal verb)

Definition: To start working seriously and diligently, especially when faced with a difficult task or challenge.

Example Sentence: After procrastinating for weeks, I finally had to buckle down and finish my research paper.

Idiom

Definition: To concentrate and apply oneself diligently in order to achieve a certain goal or complete a task.

Example Sentence: The team needs to buckle down if they want to win the championship.

Noun

Definition: A fastening device, usually consisting of a frame and a hinged part, used to secure or fasten something.

Example Sentence: She adjusted the buckle on her belt before leaving the house.

Adjective

Definition: Used to describe something popular or favored by the local community.

Example Sentence: The café's buckle down burger has become a popular choice among locals.

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