Braked: meaning, definitions and examples
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braked
[ breɪkd ]
past tense
Braked is the past tense of 'brake', meaning to slow down or stop a vehicle by using the brake. It indicates that the action of applying the brake has already been completed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He braked suddenly to avoid the obstacle.
- She braked gently as she approached the stop sign.
- The driver braked hard when he saw the red light.
- He braked too late and skidded on the icy road.
Translations
Translations of the word "braked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frenado
🇮🇳 ब्रेक किया हुआ
🇩🇪 gebremst
🇮🇩 dihentikan
🇺🇦 зупинений
🇵🇱 zatrzymany
🇯🇵 ブレーキがかかった
🇫🇷 freiné
🇪🇸 frenado
🇹🇷 frenlenmiş
🇰🇷 브레이크가 걸린
🇸🇦 مكبوح
🇨🇿 brzděný
🇸🇰 brzdený
🇨🇳 刹车的
🇸🇮 zavoran
🇮🇸 hemlaður
🇰🇿 тоқтатылған
🇬🇪 შეკავებული
🇦🇿 dayanmış
🇲🇽 frenado
Etymology
The word 'brake' originates from the Middle English term 'brake' or 'brak', which is linked to the Old French 'brac', meaning a device that restrains movement. The term was used to describe tools used in various forms of machinery and vehicles since the late 14th century. Over time, the concept of braking evolved with the development of transportation, particularly with the advent of automobiles. The transition from horse-drawn carriages to motor vehicles necessitated the invention of more sophisticated braking systems, thus solidifying the word's place in modern vocabulary. As language evolved, the past tense 'braked' became standardized in English, reflecting both the action and the technology surrounding vehicular safety.