Meaning & use
Brakes
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Devices used to slow or stop the motion of a vehicle or machine, typically by friction.
See it in a sentence
She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer crossing the road.
The mechanic replaced the worn brakes before the long road trip.
A note on using this word
The phrase "put the brakes on" is commonly used figuratively to mean slowing down or halting a plan or process.
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