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
- replace brake pads
- the brake system
- the brake [pedal, lever]
- someone cut the brake lines
- suffered brake failure
- go in for a brake inspection
- needs more brake fluid
- brake [suddenly, hard, without warning]
- brake to [avoid, keep from] hitting [it]
- [caused, forced] him to brake
- braking at high speeds
- need [space, 20 feet] to brake
- brake [fast, quickly] to avoid [it]
'brake' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):