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brake

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbreɪk/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/breɪk/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(brāk)

Inflections of 'brake' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
brakes
v 3rd person singular
braking
v pres p
braked
v past
braked
v past p

Collocations for "brake"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "brake" in context.

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brake

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n as adj
  1. replace brake pads
  2. the brake system
  3. the brake [pedal, lever]
  4. someone cut the brake lines
  5. suffered brake failure
  6. go in for a brake inspection
  7. needs more brake fluid
v
  1. brake [suddenly, hard, without warning]
  2. brake to [avoid, keep from] hitting [it]
  3. [caused, forced] him to brake
  4. braking at high speeds
  5. need [space, 20 feet] to brake
  6. brake [fast, quickly] to avoid [it]
'brake' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

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I brake so that the car (stop/stops/will stop). - English Only forum
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