: to give life or energy to : freshen. : to place firmly. : something that connects, fastens, or tightens. : a tool with a U-shaped bend that is used to turn wood-boring bits.

brace verb [T] (PREPARE) brace yourself to prepare yourself physically or mentally for something unpleasant:

BRACE definition: something that holds parts together or in place, as a clasp or clamp. See examples of brace used in a sentence.

A brace is a metal device that can be fastened to a child's teeth in order to help them grow straight.

Definition of brace noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To prepare or position so as to be ready for impact or danger: Union members braced themselves for a confrontation with management.

A brace is a support that helps to steady or strengthen, and to brace is to prepare for something hard. So brace yourself for that impromptu meeting with your boss if you haven't been …

BRACE meaning: 1 : to get ready for something difficult or unpleasant (chiefly US) usually + for usually + for; 2 : to give added physical support or strength to (something)

brace verb [T] (PREPARE) brace yourself to prepare yourself physically or mentally for something unpleasant:

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