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brake

brake

Meaning of brake

stopping device

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EN-UK/ˈbreɪk/
EN-US/ə ˈbreɪk/
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brake with Russian translation

brake usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она нажала на тормоз, когда белка выбежала на дорогу.

She stepped on the brake when the squirrel ran across the road.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Проверь тормоз перед тем, как спускаться на велосипеде с горы.

Check the brake before you ride the bicycle downhill.

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brake belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

brakeтормоз
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

brake synonyms

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anti-lock braking system (ABS)
A safety system that prevents wheel lock-up during braking; not a brake itself but a braking-related system.
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anti-lock braking system (ABS)

A safety system that prevents wheel lock-up during braking; not a brake itself but a braking-related system.

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The car's ABS helps keep control during hard braking.

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brake meaning: what does it mean?

stopping device

brake pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

brake is pronounced as /ˈbreɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

brake definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She stepped on the brake when the squirrel ran across the road. Translation: Она нажала на тормоз, когда белка выбежала на дорогу.

Is brake part of On the Road vocabulary?

Yes, brake can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is brake part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, brake can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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