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Definitions

batten down the hatches

VERB

prepare for trouble

Synonyms

WEAK

button up secure the hatches tie up zip up

Example Sentences

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Stay safe this weekend and batten down the hatches.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 24, 2026

Banks have looked to batten down the hatches in response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

So regardless of what Nvidia says Wednesday, investors don’t have to batten down the hatches just yet.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Now TV’s top prizes must batten down the hatches for a major contraction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

When a gust yanks the handle out of her grasp, she decides to batten down the hatches, latching it behind her and inspecting her surroundings via phone flashlight.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith