1brake 
/ˈbreɪk/ noun
plural brakes /ˈbreɪk/ noun [count] 1 : a device for slowing or stopping something (such as a wheel or vehicle)
▪ She released the brake slowly. ▪ Take your foot off the brake. — often plural ▪ The car will need new brakes soon. ▪ He slammed/jammed on the brakes [=he applied the brakes very quickly] to avoid hitting the other car. — often used before another noun ▪ brake shoes/fluid ▪ Take your foot off the brake pedal. ▪ I didn't notice that the car in front of me had its brake lights on. — see picture at bicycle; see also disc brake, emergency brake, hand brake, parking brake 2 : something used to slow or stop movement or activity — usually + on ▪ They plan to use interest rates as a brake on spending. [=as a way to slow down spending] ▪ trying to put the brakes on crime
▪ She released the brake slowly. ▪ Take your foot off the brake. — often plural ▪ The car will need new brakes soon. ▪ He slammed/jammed on the brakes [=he applied the brakes very quickly] to avoid hitting the other car. — often used before another noun ▪ brake shoes/fluid ▪ Take your foot off the brake pedal. ▪ I didn't notice that the car in front of me had its brake lights on. — see picture at bicycle; see also disc brake, emergency brake, hand brake, parking brake
