Brake ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Brake ( verb )

1. To slow down or stop a vehicle or other moving object by using a brake.
2. To reduce the speed of an engine or machine.
3. To bring a process or activity to a stop.

Origin:

Old english bracian "restrain", of germanic origin; related to dutch breken "to break", also to break.

Examples:

1. He braked hard to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
2. She braked to stop at the red light.
3. The train braked suddenly.
4. He braked the car to a stop.
5. The driver braked to avoid the accident.

(As a noun)

Brake ( noun )

1. To slow down or stop a vehicle or other moving object by using a brake.
2. To reduce the speed of an engine or machine.
3. To bring a process or activity to a stop.

Origin:

Old english bracian "restrain", of germanic origin; related to dutch breken "to break", also to break.

Examples:

1. He braked hard to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
2. She braked to stop at the red light.
3. The train braked suddenly.
4. He braked the car to a stop.
5. The driver braked to avoid the accident.