noun A fastening device, such as a clasp or hook, used to secure two loose ends
verb To apply oneself with determination; to focus and work diligently on a task or goal
Soldiers are trained to buckle down and follow orders without hesitation.
Students need to buckle down and study for their exams.
The team needs to buckle down and focus on their training to improve performance.
I need to buckle down and finish this project by the deadline.
A writer may need to buckle down and meet deadlines for their articles or books.
A psychologist may need to buckle down and focus on analyzing data or conducting research for a study.
A software developer may need to buckle down and work on debugging code to meet project deadlines.
An accountant may need to buckle down and review financial statements in order to prepare for an audit.
A teacher may need to buckle down and create lesson plans for the upcoming school year.