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brake at the end

[/breɪk æt ði ɛnd/]
noun phrase / verb phrase
freio no final / travagem no final
1. A braking system or mechanism applied at the conclusion of a motion or process
The roller coaster has a brake at the end to safely stop the cars.
A montanha-russa tem um freio no final para parar os carros com segurança.
2. To apply brakes at the final stage or endpoint
Make sure to brake at the end of the runway.
Certifique-se de travar no final da pista.
Synonyms
final brakestopping mechanismend braketerminal brake
Antonyms
acceleratestart

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
freio no final
Common usage in automotive and mechanical contexts
Portugal
travagem no final
Preferred terminology in European Portuguese
São Paulo
freio ao final
Alternative preposition usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

put on the brakes
brake hard
emergency brake
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