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Definition brake in British English

brake noun

[countable] noun
/breɪk/
1

the equipment in a car, bicycle, or other vehicle that you use for slowing down or stopping

Example

The brakes failed and the car crashed into a tree.

Example

We heard a screech of brakes as Jill's car pulled up.

Example

I saw the child run out, so I slammed on the brakes.

Example

I heard the brakes squealing, then a loud crash.

Synonyms and related words
ABS acceleration air brake
2

an action or a situation that prevents something from developing or making progress

Example

The high level of debt put a brake on economic recovery.

Example

Inevitably, insufficient funding acts as a brake on medical research.

Synonyms and related words
problem obstacle complication
Definition brake in British English