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Meanings of brakes in English
Catalan
sistema de frens A braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle.
Synonyms
Examples for "brake system"
Examples for "brake system"
1
Problems relate to alternators, batteries and the Sensotronic brake system on some cars.
2
The elevator woman is gone, Dog Fucker's own hand runs the brake system.
3
The document does not mention whether the brake system defect actually caused any fires or injuries.
4
The new S60 features four-door coupé-styling and Volvo's innovative pedestrian detection with full auto brake system.
5
The Company designs and manufactures suspension and brake system components for pick-ups, sports utility vehicles and automobiles.
Usage of brakes in English
1
Business is hitting the brakes hard, BCC director general Adam Marshall said.
2
I had a problem with the brakes, but it was my fault.
3
I slammed on the brakes but it was too late, he said.
4
The driver put on his brakes suddenly: there was a road block.
5
England, however, applied the brakes with some disciplined bowling and tight fielding.
6
Optional carbon composite brakes bring you down from speed quickly and efficiently.
7
Here was the cop-car; he could hear the squeal of its brakes.
8
Sienna immediately swerved hard to her right and slammed on the brakes.
9
Safe too, with dual front airbags, electronic stability control and ABS brakes.
10
Is it best to slam on the brakes, turn, or start weaving?
11
The birds flirted up and down the hawthorn bushes and furze brakes.
12
I'll tell you right now I hit them brakes with both feet.
13
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis ultimately pulled the brakes on the billion-dollar… Audio
14
With a squealing of brakes the machine drew up at the frontier.
15
I no longer fought my instinctive reaction to slam on the brakes.
16
New Zealand First has put the brakes on Labour and… Video, Audio
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Brakes through the time
Brakes across language varieties
Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
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