brace
brace
breɪs
breis
British pronunciation
/bɹˈe‍ɪs/

Definition und Bedeutung von „brace“ im Englischen

to brace
01

abstützen, verstärken

to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm
Transitive: to brace a structure
to brace definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The engineers had to brace the bridge to prevent it from collapsing during the storm.
Die Ingenieure mussten die Brücke verstärken, um zu verhindern, dass sie während des Sturms einstürzt.
The crew braced the ship's mast to withstand the strong winds.
Die Mannschaft verstärkte den Mast des Schiffes, um den starken Winden standzuhalten.
02

sich vorbereiten, sich wappnen

to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant
Transitive: to brace oneself for an unpleasant situation
example
Beispiele
She braced herself for the tough conversation with her boss.
Sie machte sich bereit für das schwierige Gespräch mit ihrem Chef.
The team braced themselves for the challenging task ahead.
Das Team bereitete sich auf die bevorstehende schwierige Aufgabe vor.
03

verankern, stabilisieren

to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
Transitive: to brace sth
example
Beispiele
The athletes braced their feet firmly before the starting whistle.
Die Athleten stellten ihre Füße fest vor dem Startpfiff.
She braced herself against the strong winds, planting her feet firmly in the sand.
Sie stemmte sich gegen den starken Wind, indem sie ihre Füße fest in den Sand setzte.
04

erfrischen, beleben

to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
Transitive: to brace sb
example
Beispiele
The cold water splashed on his face, bracing him for the start of the race.
Das kalte Wasser spritzte ihm ins Gesicht und machte ihn wach für den Start des Rennens.
A strong cup of coffee can brace you for a long day of work.
Eine starke Tasse Kaffee kann dich für einen langen Arbeitstag munter machen.
01

Zahnspange, Brackets

an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position
Dialectbritish flagBritish
bracesamerican flagAmerican
brace definition and meaning
02

Hosenträger

elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
Dialectbritish flagBritish
suspenderamerican flagAmerican
brace definition and meaning
03

geschweifte Klammer, Klammer

either of the two symbols { } used especially in mathematics or computing to show that the items within are connected together
brace definition and meaning
04

Paar, Duo

a set of two similar things considered as a unit
brace definition and meaning
05

Paar, Duo

two items of the same kind
brace definition and meaning
06

Stütze, Verstärkung

a support that steadies or strengthens something else
07

Strebe, Verstrebung

a structural member used to stiffen a framework
08

Handbohrer, Brustbohrer

a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
09

Brasse, Stag

a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
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