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to get ready for something unpleasant
I braced myself for the results of my blood test.
Smith braced himself to give her the bad news.
Financial markets are braced for another turbulent week.
to push your body, or a part of it, against something solid and strong in order to support yourself or to avoid falling
He braced his foot against the door so she couldn't open it.
She braced herself against the wall.
to make your body, or a part of it, stiff and strong in order to do something that needs a lot of physical effort
He faced the angry crowd, his arms folded, his legs braced.
The passengers were told how to brace for the crash.
to support an object with a piece of wood, metal, etc. so that it does not fall down
