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Definition brake in American English

brake verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/breɪk/
1

to stop or slow down a car, bicycle, or other vehicle by using the brakes

Example

I braked hard but couldn't avoid hitting the car in front.

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Definition brake in American English