brakes
/breɪks/
noun
- A device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, wheel, or machine.
- The mechanic checked the brakes on my car and said they needed replacing.
- Always test your brakes before riding a bicycle downhill.
- He pressed the brakes hard when the deer ran into the road.
- Something that slows down or stops progress or activity.
- Her fear of failure was a brake on her ambition.
- Lack of funding put the brakes on the new research project.
- High interest rates can act as a brake on economic growth.
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verb
- To slow down or stop a vehicle or machine by using the brakes.
- You should brake gently when driving on icy roads.
- She braked at the red light and waited for it to turn green.
- The driver braked suddenly to avoid hitting a cat.
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