Rechercher
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
Exemple
His quick reflexes allowed him to twist and turn, trying to break his fall as he fell from the ladder.
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.
