belt
US /bɛlt/
Definition
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Passengers must fasten their seat belts before the plane takes off.
Synonyms
- strapan elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
- bandan unofficial association of people or groups
Collocations
- Easy wear a seat beltto have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding a seat belt
- Medium tighten belt during downturnsto tighten belt during downturns, meaning to make tight or tighter
- Hard manufacturing rust belt declineto manufacturing rust belt decline, meaning to put together out of artificial or natural components or parts; ; ; He manufactured a popular cereal"
- Very Hard notches on one's belt of triumphsto notches on one's belt of triumphs, meaning to cut or make a notch into
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.