Brake | Mean of brake in English Dictionary

/ˈbreɪk/

• Noun
• a device for slowing or stopping something (such as a wheel or vehicle)
1. She released the brake slowly.
2. Take your foot off the brake.
3. The car will need new brakes soon.
4. He slammed/jammed on the brakes [=he applied the brakes very quickly] to avoid hitting the other car.
5. brake shoes/fluid
6. Take your foot off the brake pedal.
7. I didn't notice that the car in front of me had its brake lights on.
• something used to slow or stop movement or activity
1. They plan to use interest rates as a brake on spending. [=as a way to slow down spending]
2. trying to put the brakes on crime
• Verb
• to use the brake on a vehicle
1. I had to brake suddenly when a cat ran in front of the car.
2. This car has excellent braking. [=it stops quickly and easily when the brakes are used]