Brake

Synonyms of brake

• halt
• stop
• slow down

Antonyms of brake

• accelerate
• speed up
• go

Collocations of brake

brake pedal

Frequency: 80 %

He pressed the brake pedal to stop the car.

brake system

Frequency: 70 %

The brake system of the vehicle needed maintenance.

emergency brake

Frequency: 60 %

He pulled the emergency brake to stop the car on a steep hill.

brake light

Frequency: 50 %

The brake light on the dashboard indicated a problem with the brakes.

brake fluid

Frequency: 40 %

The mechanic checked the brake fluid level in the car.

Idiomatic Expressions for brake

• Phrase: take your foot off the brake
  Meaning: to stop holding back or restraining yourself
  Usage: She finally took her foot off the brake and pursued her dream of starting her own business.