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brake

/breɪk/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does brake mean?

noun, verb

A device for slowing or stopping the motion of a vehicle or other object, or to put an end to an activity or process. To come to a stop or slow down suddenly.

Example

"The driver applied the brake to avoid hitting the pedestrian."

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