1brace 
/ˈbreɪs/ verb
brac·es; braced; brac·ing /ˈbreɪs/ verb 1 : to get ready for something difficult or unpleasant [no obj] (chiefly US) — usually + for ▪ The town is bracing for a busy tourist season. ▪ We braced for the storm. [+ obj] ▪ Brace yourself. [=prepare yourself] I have some bad news. — usually + for ▪ She braced herself for the news. 2 [+ obj] : to give added physical support or strength to (something)
▪ He braced the gate with a piece of wood. ▪ Steel columns brace the structure. 3 [+ obj] a : to support (yourself) by leaning against something or holding something
▪ She braced herself with one hand and reached up with the other. — often + against ▪ He braced himself against the wall.
b : to place (something, such as your feet or hands) against something for support — usually + against ▪ He braced his foot against the wall.
▪ He braced the gate with a piece of wood. ▪ Steel columns brace the structure.
▪ She braced herself with one hand and reached up with the other. — often + against ▪ He braced himself against the wall.
b : to place (something, such as your feet or hands) against something for support — usually + against ▪ He braced his foot against the wall.
