noun
- the action or process of applying brakes to slow down or stop
verb
- present participle of brake; applying brakes to slow down or stop a vehicle
Examples
- The driver was braking hard to avoid the collision.
- Emergency braking saved them from hitting the deer.
- The car’s braking system needs to be inspected.
- She practiced braking smoothly during her driving lesson.
- The train’s braking distance increased on the wet tracks.
- Sudden braking can cause passengers to lurch forward.
- The motorcycle’s braking performance was impressive.