Suchen
to break one's fall
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to reduce the impact or prevent injury when landing after a fall or sudden drop
Collocation
Beispiel
The snowdrifts piled up against the fence helped break his fall during the skiing accident.
He grabbed onto a branch to break his fall while climbing the tree.
Falling from the ladder, he extended his arm to break his fall and avoid landing directly on his back.
When he tripped on the stairs, he instinctively reached for the handrail to break his fall.
Grab onto something to break your fall if you slip on the wet floor.
