brace (EN)

substantiv, verb

substantiv “brace”

1. suport
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   The carpenter used a metal brace to keep the wooden beams in place.
2. acoladă
   In the code, make sure to close each brace properly to avoid errors.
3. aparat dentar
   She wore a brace (= braces in the US) for two years to straighten her teeth.
4. dublă (în fotbal)
   In yesterday's match, Alex scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

verb “brace”

1. a se pregăti
   She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
2. a se sprijini
   She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
3. a ajusta velele
   The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
4. a înfrunta (pe cineva cu întrebări dificile)
   The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
5. a întări (cu suporturi)
   The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
6. a încorda (mușchii)
   She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.