Brake: meaning, definitions and examples

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brake

 

[ breษชk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

car

A device used to slow down or stop a moving vehicle by applying friction to the wheels.

Synonyms

control, decelerator, stopper

Examples of usage

  • The driver slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
  • He had to replace the brake pads on his car after they wore out.
  • The brake system on the truck failed, causing a dangerous situation.
  • The brakes screeched loudly as the car came to a sudden stop.
  • She gently applied the brakes as she approached the red light.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To slow down or stop a moving vehicle by applying friction to the wheels.

Synonyms

halt, slow down, stop

Examples of usage

  • He braked suddenly when he saw the deer on the road.
  • The car braked hard to avoid the collision.
  • Make sure to brake gradually to avoid skidding on the wet pavement.

Translations

Translations of the word "brake" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น freio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅ‡เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bremse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rem

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะปัŒะผะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hamulec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฌใƒผใ‚ญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frein

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ freno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fren

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธŒ๋ ˆ์ดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑุงู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brzda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brzda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆน่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavora

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bremsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะถะตะณั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒ แƒฃแƒญแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ylษ™c

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ freno

Etymology

The word 'brake' originated from Middle English 'brak', which came from Old English 'bracu', meaning a breaking, fracture, or breach. The term has evolved over time to refer specifically to a device used for slowing or stopping motion, especially in vehicles.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,218 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.