to prepare for something unpleasant or difficult
se préparer à quelque chose de désagréable ou difficile (se preparer a quelque chose de desagreable ou difficile)
"The company is bracing for possible losses after the policy change."
"L'entreprise se prépare à d'éventuelles pertes après le changement de politique." (L'entreprise se prepare a d'eventuelles pertes apres le changement de politique)
to be left in a difficult situation without help or a way to...
to progress with self-assurance and determination
to blend gradually with surroundings; become less noticeable
to try to control or resist strong emotions
to stop increasing or decreasing and stay at the same level
to experience pressure or attack, especially politically