Cool MateMeaning of Brake
To slow down or stop a moving vehicle or machinery.
In simple words: To stop a vehicle using a device.
Brake in a sentence
- You need to gently brake when approaching a stop sign.
- Make sure to replace your brake pads regularly.
- He had to brake quickly to avoid the pedestrian.
- Braking too hard can cause your tires to skid.
- Use the brake pedal to stop the car smoothly.
How to use Brake
Used mostly in driving and mechanics contexts; avoid informal uses. 'Break' is a common confusion.
Grammar pattern
brake + object
Memory hint
Think of 'break' as stopping to park safely.
Related words
Collocations with Brake
- apply the brake
- brake failure
- brake light
Opposites of Brake
Common mistakes with Brake
- Confused with 'break', which means to separate into pieces.
- Using 'brake' without an object when it should have one.
- Mispronouncing it as 'broke'.
Brake appears in
Brake in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فرامل/فرملة
إيقاف مركبة باستخدام جهاز.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ব্রেক
গাড়ি থামাতে একটি যন্ত্র ব্যবহার করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Bremse
Ein Fahrzeug mit einer Vorrichtung anhalten.
- SpanishEspañol
Freno
Detener un vehículo usando un dispositivo.
- Persianفارسی
ترمز
برای توقف یک وسیله نقلیه با استفاده از یک دستگاه.
- FrenchFrançais
Frein
Arrêter un véhicule à l'aide d'un dispositif.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ब्रेक
गाड़ी को रोकने के लिए किसी चीज़ का इस्तेमाल करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Freno, Frenare
Fermare un veicolo usando un dispositivo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Freio, Frear
Parar um veículo usando um dispositivo.
- RussianРусский
Тормоз, тормозить
Остановить транспортное средство с помощью устройства.
- Urduاردو
بریک
گاڑی کو کسی ڈیوائس سے روکنا۔
- Chinese中文
刹车
用装置停止车辆。
More words like Brake
- Stop
- Halt
- Slow down
- There will be no
Indicates the absence of something in the future.
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a set of television or radio programmes or podcasts that deal with the same subject or that have the same characters
- RecordingA2
sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Brake
What does Brake mean?
To stop a vehicle using a device.
What is the definition of Brake?
To slow down or stop a moving vehicle or machinery.
How do you use Brake in a sentence?
You need to gently brake when approaching a stop sign.
Can you give another example of Brake?
Make sure to replace your brake pads regularly.
What are synonyms for Brake?
Common alternatives include stop, halt, slow down.
What is the opposite of Brake?
Opposite meanings include accelerate.
What words go with Brake?
It commonly pairs with apply the brake, brake failure, brake light.
What are common mistakes when using Brake?
Confused with 'break', which means to separate into pieces. Using 'brake' without an object when it should have one. Mispronouncing it as 'broke'.
How do you pronounce Brake?
US: //breɪk//, UK: //breɪk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Brake?
Used mostly in driving and mechanics contexts; avoid informal uses. 'Break' is a common confusion.