buckled (down) (Meaning)

buckled (down)

to start to work hard

The students buckled down and studied diligently for the upcoming exam.
The athlete buckled down in training, determined to break his personal best.
Facing a looming deadline, she buckled down and worked tirelessly to finish her project.
The mechanic buckled down and repaired the engine with meticulous precision.
The team buckled down and faced the challenge head-on, overcoming obstacles together.
The artist buckled down and painted for hours, pouring her heart into her masterpiece.
The carpenter buckled down and crafted the wooden masterpiece with exceptional skill.
The writer buckled down and poured over old books, determined to find inspiration for her next novel.
The gardener buckled down and tended to his garden with love and care, watching it flourish.
The musician buckled down and practiced for hours, honing his technique to perfection.

to start to work hard

wrought, dug (away),applied (oneself), pegged (away), knuckled down, pitched in, dug in, hammered (away), sweated, worked

hanged (around or out), slacked (off), let up,eased (up), goofed (off), hung (around or out), slackened, chilled, hacked (around), broke

The students buckled down and studied diligently for the upcoming exam.

The athlete buckled down in training, determined to break his personal best.

Facing a looming deadline, she buckled down and worked tirelessly to finish her project.

The mechanic buckled down and repaired the engine with meticulous precision.