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to brake
01
to slow down or stop a moving car, etc. by using the brakes
Intransitive
02
to bring a vehicle or object to a slower speed or a complete stop by applying a brake
Transitive: to brake a moving vehicle
Brake
01
a device used to slow down or stop the movement of a vehicle or machine
02
anything that slows or hinders a process
03
an area thickly overgrown usually with one kind of plant
04
large coarse fern often several feet high; essentially weed ferns; cosmopolitan
05
any of various ferns of the genus Pteris having pinnately compound leaves and including several popular houseplants
brake
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Example
The skilled skater knew exactly when to brake, gracefully slowing down.
The instructor taught the new driver how to properly brake in various situations.
As the train approached the station, the engineer began to gradually brake to ensure a gentle and precise stop.
In heavy traffic, it's essential to maintain a safe following distance and be prepared to brake quickly if needed.
The cyclist had to quickly brake to avoid colliding with the pedestrian crossing the street.
