safety belt

• Correa o arnés diseñado para sujetar a una persona en un vehículo o avión y prevenir lesiones durante frenazos bruscos o colisiones.

A strap or harness designed to secure a person in a vehicle or aircraft to prevent injury during sudden stops or collisions.

1. Restraint device in vehiclesA2formal

   A strap or belt designed to secure a person in a vehicle to prevent injury during a collision or sudden stop.

   cinturón de seguridad

   • Please fasten your safety belt before the car starts moving.
   • The driver was saved by his safety belt during the crash.
   • Children must use a safety belt or booster seat in the car.

2. Safety harnessB1formal

   A belt or harness used to secure a person at height or in dangerous environments.

   Arnés de seguridad

   • Construction workers must wear a safety belt when working on scaffolding.
   • He clipped his safety belt to the anchor point before leaning over the edge.
   • The safety belt prevented him from falling off the ladder.