Usage of "emergency brake"

català

A latching brake used to keep the car stationary.

Sinònims

Examples for "emergency"

The World Health Organisation has declared Zika an international public health emergency. 
 Reuters 

The neighbour then called the police emergency number, according to media reports. 
 The Irish Times 

Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency in October 2017. 
 Reuters 

Local emergency services and councils were closely monitoring the situation, she said. 
 Radio NZ 

The China National Tourism Administration said it has initiated emergency response procedures. 
 Reuters 

The announcement seems to be quite a handbrake turn for the government. 
 BBC 

Sears released the handbrake and pushed his foot down on the accelerator. 
 Ghost Story 

He'd be driving without lights and using only the handbrake and gears. 
 Exit wound 

Why put on the handbrake when everyone was having so much fun? 
 The Guardian 

The boy was sitting on his bicycle and working the handbrake now. 
 Will You Please Be Quiet, Please? 

Sleeping with one hand on the e-brake tonight. 
 Beyond exile: day by day armageddon 

"Shit," Aria whispered, jerking up the e-brake. 
 Flawless 

Not yet two years of age, Nadia had released the hand brake. 
 The Irish Times 

Then Billie rushed to the door and seized the hand brake. 
 The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz / Or, Upholding... 

She hopped onto the running board and applied the hand brake. 
 The new yorker 

Webb released his hand brake and the Pierce-Arrow clattered on across the bridge. 
 Serena 

Leticia pulled up the hand brake, turned off the motor, and stepped out. 
 The red door 

He almost tumbled inside and, breathing raggedly, he released the parking brake. 
 Villain 

Vaughan shut the engine down and jammed the parking brake on tight. 
 Nothing to lose 

I started shaking as soon as I set the parking brake. 
 Dead beat 

I heard the engine stop and the parking brake ratchet on. 
 Jack Reacher 01 - Killing Floor 

She had set the parking brake out of decades of habit. 
 Carrion comfort 

Usage of emergency brake in anglès

I released the emergency brake and the car quickly started to roll. 
 Beyond exile: day by day armageddon 

She leaned over the emergency brake and kissed him, ending his question. 
 Any way you want me 

Josh eased the heavy SUV into gear and released the emergency brake. 
 The Alchemyst 

I crank the engine, release the emergency brake, and shift into gear. 
 Dark Matter 

Hasan climbed back up into the cab and released the emergency brake. 
 Transfer of power 

In the middle, his stomach was firmly beached on the emergency brake. 
 Marley & me: life and love with the world's worst dog 

How quickly could Britain apply the EU emergency brake on benefits? 
 The Guardian 

Mark used the emergency brake; the car slewed around; he wasn't even grazed. 
 Old Valentines / A Love Story 

Pete stopped and set the emergency brake, turning off the car. 
 Demon bound 

On came Del Mar's car, the driver frantically tugging at the emergency brake. 
 The Romance of Elaine / Sequel to "Exploits of Elaine" 

I shifted into first, released the emergency brake, and let out the clutch. 
 The Great Book of Amber 

No one had pulled the emergency brake or spread the alarm. 
 All That Is 

Zach pulled up to the Hastings curb and yanked up the emergency brake. 
 Twisted 

His jacket snagged on the emergency brake lever, holding him fast. 
 Table for five 

Mr. Arable dashed to the driver's seat and pulled on the emergency brake. 
 Charlotte’s Web 

Lance yanked up the emergency brake, hopped from the truck and strode ahead. 
 Osprey island 

Translations for emergency brake

català

Meanings of emergency brake in anglès