brace
brace
breɪs
breis
British pronunciation
/bɹˈe‍ɪs/

Definitie en betekenis van "brace"in het Engels

to brace
01

stutten, versterken

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
Voorbeelden
The engineers had to brace the bridge to prevent it from collapsing during the storm.
De ingenieurs moesten de brug versterken om te voorkomen dat deze tijdens de storm instortte.
The crew braced the ship's mast to withstand the strong winds.
De bemanning versterkte de mast van het schip om de sterke winden te weerstaan.
02

zich voorbereiden, zich schrap zetten

to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant
Transitive: to brace oneself for an unpleasant situation
example
Voorbeelden
She braced herself for the tough conversation with her boss.
Ze bereidde zich voor op het moeilijke gesprek met haar baas.
The team braced themselves for the challenging task ahead.
Het team bereidde zich voor op de uitdagende taak die voor hen lag.
03

verankeren, stabiliseren

to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
Transitive: to brace sth
example
Voorbeelden
The athletes braced their feet firmly before the starting whistle.
De atleten zetten hun voeten stevig voor de startfluit.
She braced herself against the strong winds, planting her feet firmly in the sand.
Ze zette zich schrap tegen de sterke winden en zette haar voeten stevig in het zand.
04

oppeppen, verfrissen

to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
Transitive: to brace sb
example
Voorbeelden
The cold water splashed on his face, bracing him for the start of the race.
Het koude water spatte in zijn gezicht, waardoor hij klaarwakker was voor de start van de race.
A strong cup of coffee can brace you for a long day of work.
Een sterke kop koffie kan je opmonteren voor een lange werkdag.
01

beugel, slotjes

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

bretels

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

accolade, haakje

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

steun, versterking

a support that steadies or strengthens something else
07

steun, versteviging

a structural member used to stiffen a framework
08

handboor, boormachine

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

bras, stag

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