A brake is something that helps a car or bike stop or slow down. You push it, and the wheels slow down. Think of it like a button that makes things go slower or stop.
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This sentence describes the quality of a car's brake.
This sentence describes the action of applying brakes.
This sentence states that a bike requires new brakes.
Think about what cars use to stop.
Consider what might slow down a project.
What part of a car helps it stop?
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The bike's brake needs to be repaired.
Focus: brake /breɪk/
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High taxes can put a brake on economic growth.
Focus: brake /breɪk/, economic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/
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He had to hit the brake to avoid hitting the dog.
Focus: brake /breɪk/, avoid /əˈvɔɪd/
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The sudden financial crisis put a significant ___ on the company's expansion plans.
In this context, 'brake' refers to a factor that hinders or slows down progress, which aligns with the sudden financial crisis affecting expansion plans.
Despite their efforts, bureaucratic red tape often acts as a ___ on innovation within large organizations.
Here, 'brake' is used figuratively to describe something that restricts or slows down the progress of innovation.
The lack of adequate infrastructure proved to be a major ___ on the region's economic development.
A 'brake' in this sentence refers to a hindrance or restriction on economic development.
To avoid a collision, the driver slammed on the ___ and brought the car to a screeching halt.
In its literal sense, a 'brake' is a device used for stopping a vehicle.
The new regulations are intended to put a ___ on excessive corporate spending and promote fiscal responsibility.
Figuratively, 'put a brake on' means to restrict or slow down something, which is the intention of the regulations.
He tried to put a ___ on his anger, but the frustration was too overwhelming.
To 'put a brake on' one's anger means to control or restrain it.
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He had to slam on the brakes when the cat ran across the road.
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