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buckle under

buck·le un·der
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [buhk-uh l uhn-der]
    • /ˈbʌk əl ˈʌn dər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [buhk-uh l uhn-der]
    • /ˈbʌk əl ˈʌn dər/

Definitions of buckle under words

  • phrasal verb buckle under If you buckle under to a person or a situation, you do what they want you to do, even though you do not want to do it. 3
  • noun buckle under to give in; yield; submit 3
  • noun buckle under a clasp consisting of a rectangular or curved rim with one or more movable tongues, fixed to one end of a belt or strap, used for fastening to the other end of the same strap or to another strap. 1
  • noun buckle under any similar contrivance used for such purposes. 1
  • noun buckle under an ornament of metal, beads, etc., of similar appearance. 1
  • noun buckle under a bend, bulge, or kink, as in a board or saw blade. 1

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Origin of buckle under

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English bocle < Anglo-French bo(u)cle, bucle < Latin buc(c)ula cheekpiece (of a helmet), strip of wood, etc., resembling a cheekpiece, equivalent to bucc(a) cheek + -ula -ule

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Parts of speech for Buckle under

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

buckle under popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for buckle under

verb buckle under

  • cede — If someone in a position of authority cedes land or power to someone else, they let them have the land or power, often as a result of military or political pressure.
  • defer — If you defer an event or action, you arrange for it to happen at a later date, rather than immediately or at the previously planned time.
  • concede — If you concede something, you admit, often unwillingly, that it is true or correct.
  • bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
  • relent — to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.

Antonyms for buckle under

verb buckle under

  • defend — If you defend someone or something, you take action in order to protect them.
  • fight — a battle or combat.
  • win — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
  • conquer — If one country or group of people conquers another, they take complete control of their land.
  • withstand — to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully: to withstand rust; to withstand the invaders; to withstand temptation.

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