to slow down or stop an activity
замедлить или остановить активность (zamedit' ili ostanovit' aktivnost')
"The company had to put the brakes on its expansion plans."
"Компания должна была поставить тормоза на свои планы расширения." (Kompaniya dolzhna byla postavit' tormoza na svoi plany rasshireniya.)
disappointed but having learned from the experience
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
someone who attracts attention and stands out
to cause harm or damage over time due to stress or overwork
no longer in danger or difficulty
to take advantage of the present moment
