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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
grammaticale informatie
morfologische samenstelling
enkelvoudig
actiewerkwoord
regelmatig
tegenwoordige tijd
brace
3e persoon enkelvoud
braces
onvoltooid deelwoord
bracing
onvoltooid verleden tijd
braced
voltooid deelwoord
braced
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.
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
Voorbeelden
She braced herself for the tough conversation with her boss.
Ze bereidde zich voor op het moeilijke gesprek met haar baas.
03
verankeren, stabiliseren
to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
Transitive: to brace sth
Voorbeelden
The athletes braced their feet firmly before the starting whistle.
De atleten zetten hun voeten stevig voor de startfluit.
04
oppeppen, verfrissen
to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
Transitive: to brace sb
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.
01
beugel, slotjes
an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position
Dialect
British
British
02
bretels
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
DialectBritish
British
03
accolade, haakje
either of the two symbols { } used especially in mathematics or computing to show that the items within are connected together
04
paar, duo
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
05
paar, duo
two items of the same kind
06
steun, versterking
a support that steadies or strengthens something else
grammaticale informatie
bezieldheidsstatus
onbezield
morfologische samenstelling
enkelvoudig
telbaar
meervoudsvorm
braces
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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