verbπShareTo distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression."The metal shelf, overloaded with books, buckled in the middle. "structurephysicsmaterialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make bend; to cause to become distorted."The intense heat buckled the metal fence, making it wavy. "structurematerialconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give in; to react suddenly or adversely to stress or pressure (of a person)."It is amazing that he has never buckled after so many years of doing such urgent work."actionmindpersonbeingattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo yield; to give way; to cease opposing."When the teacher explained the new math concept, the students' initial resistance buckled, and they began to understand. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enter upon some labour or contest; to join in close fight; to contend."The two teams buckled down to finish the project before the deadline. "actionsportmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo buckle down; to apply oneself."Sarah knew the final exam was difficult, so she buckled down and studied every night for a week. "actionachievementworkattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fasten using a buckle."She buckled her seatbelt before starting the car. "actionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo unite in marriage."John and Mary buckled on Saturday in a small ceremony with close family and friends. "familyritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
