noun
- a device used to slow down or stop a moving vehicle
- an area of dense bushes or undergrowth
Usage: chiefly British
verb
- to slow down or stop a vehicle by using brakes
Examples
- She pressed the brake pedal to stop at the red light.
- The car’s brakes squealed as he came to a sudden halt.
- You should brake slowly on wet roads to avoid skidding.
- The driver failed to brake in time and hit the fence.
- Check your brakes regularly for safety.
- The rabbit disappeared into the brake behind the house.
- Emergency brakes should only be used in urgent situations.