Examples of “brake” in a Sentence

noun A device that slows or stops a vehicle or machine, usually by friction, or the pedal or lever used to apply it.

• My bicycle brake squeals whenever it rains, so I need to fix it.
• She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer in the road.
• The mechanic replaced the worn brake pads.

verb To slow down or stop a vehicle by using its brakes.

• The driver braked gently as the bus approached the stop.
• You should brake early when the road is wet.
• He braked hard as the light turned red.