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Definition brace in British English

brace verb

verb
/breɪs/
1

to get ready for something unpleasant

Example

I braced myself for the results of my blood test.

Example

Smith braced himself to give her the bad news.

Example

Financial markets are braced for another turbulent week.

Example

The city is bracing itself for the hurricane.

Synonyms and related words
stand by brace steel yourself
2

to push your body, or a part of it, against something solid and strong in order to support yourself or to avoid falling

Example

She braced herself against the wall.

Example

He braced his foot against the door so she couldn't open it.

Synonyms and related words
catch prop up hold up
3

to make your body, or a part of it, stiff and strong in order to do something that needs a lot of physical effort

Example

He faced the angry crowd, his arms folded, his legs braced.

Example

The passengers were told how to brace for the crash.

Synonyms and related words
reach out reach kick
4

to support an object with a piece of wood, metal etc so that it does not fall down

Synonyms and related words
catch prop up hold up
Definition brace in British English