belt up
US /belt ʌp/
UK /belt ʌp/
1.
colocar o cinto, apertar o cinto
to fasten your seatbelt in a car or aircraft
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Make sure everyone belts up before we start driving.
Certifique-se de que todos coloquem o cinto antes de começarmos a dirigir.
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The flight attendant reminded passengers to belt up for landing.
A aeromoça lembrou os passageiros de colocarem o cinto para o pouso.
2.
calar a boca, ficar quieto
(informal, British) to stop talking or be quiet
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Oh, belt up, will you? I'm trying to concentrate.
Ah, cala a boca, por favor? Estou tentando me concentrar.
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He told the noisy kids to belt up.
Ele disse para as crianças barulhentas calarem a boca.