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0 a device that makes a vehicle go slower or stop, or a pedal, bar, or handle that makes this device work:
She had no brakes on her bicycle.
The driver suddenly put on his brakes.
informal I slammed on (= quickly used) the brakes, but it was too late.
All our new models have anti-lock brakes.
Suddenly we heard a screech of brakes and saw the car swerve to miss the bicycle.
1 to make a vehicle go slower or stop, using its brake or brakes:
When it's icy, brake gently.
He would drive very fast and brake hard/sharply at the last minute.
2 a device that slows or stops the movement of a vehicle:
anti-lock brakes
He saw a deer crossing the road and hit/slammed on the brakes (= stopped as quickly as possible).
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May 10, 2021
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