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Definition buckle in British English

buckle verb

verb
/ˈbʌk(ə)l/
1

to fasten a buckle, or to be fastened with a buckle

Example

The bag buckles at the side.

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2

to bend, or to make something bend under great pressure

Example

The pillars began to buckle under the strain.

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2.1

to suddenly become weak and bend

Example

I could see his knees buckle after that last punch.

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3

to stop trying to do something, or to stop opposing someone, because you have no energy or determination left

Example

He did not buckle under their threats.

Definition buckle in British English