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to jam (on) the brake
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***to use the brakes of a road vehicle suddenly and forcefully
Example
When the car suddenly swerved, the driver hit the panic button, gripping the steering wheel tightly and slamming on the brakes.
Taxi apparently jammed the brake, but it still the van 's fault for not keeping a safe distance.
The car in front suddenly stopped, and I had to slam on the brakes to avoid following too closely.
Esempio
When the car suddenly swerved, the driver hit the panic button, gripping the steering wheel tightly and slamming on the brakes.
Taxi apparently jammed the brake, but it still the van's fault for not keeping a safe distance.
The car in front suddenly stopped, and I had to slam on the brakes to avoid following too closely.
He slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the other car.
The car tires screeched as the driver slammed on the brakes.
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