to slow down or stop an activity
ralentir ou arrêter une activité (ralentir ou arrêter une activité)
"The company had to put the brakes on its expansion plans."
"L'entreprise a dû mettre le frein à ses projets d'expansion." (L'entreprise a dû mettre le frein à ses projets d'expansion.)
to stay focused on achieving your goal
to take personal responsibility for your actions
to receive praise or recognition for something good
later than planned or expected
to stop working for the day
a sudden and unexpected event or news