to prepare for something unpleasant or difficult
prepararse para algo desagradable o difícil (para prepararse para algo desagradable o dificil)
"The company is bracing for possible losses after the policy change."
"La compañía se está preparando para posibles pérdidas tras el cambio de política." (La compania se prepara para posibles perdidas despues del cambio de politica)
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
to improve or reach a higher standard or stage
to reduce the amount of time wasted or delays in work
to overcome self-doubt and trust your own potential
to meet with family or friends socially
to establish trading relationships with another country