🚗brake

verb
/breɪk/

Meaning

to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

Example Sentences

He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.

Example Expressions

hit the brakes

Synonyms

stop, halt, slow, decelerate

Antonyms

accelerate, speed

Collocations

apply brake, brake hard, brake system

More Example Sentences

I had the mechanic check the brakes.

My bicycle brakes are not working properly, it could be dangerous.

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