brace (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /breɪs/
Definition
To prepare yourself physically or mentally for something difficult or unpleasant.
Examples
You need to brace for impact when the car stops suddenly.
He braced himself against the wall to avoid falling.
The team braced for a tough competition.
How to Use brace
- brace for (prepositional phrase)
- To prepare for something difficult or unpleasant. — "We need to brace for the economic downturn."
- brace oneself (phrasal verb)
- To prepare oneself mentally or physically for something. — "She braced herself for the difficult conversation."
- brace against (prepositional phrase)
- To hold oneself firmly to resist a force. — "He braced against the strong current."
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