Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

breque

noun

/brɛk/

Definition

A sudden halt or stop, commonly used in the context of driving or movement.

Examples

After the rain started, the driver hit the breque to avoid sliding on the wet pavement.
She had to shout ‘breque!’ when the child ran into the street without warning.
During the race, there was a breque in front of me, causing a chain reaction among the other cars.

Meaning

The term ‘breque’ refers to an abrupt or immediate stop, especially as a response to an unexpected situation. It’s often associated with vehicles coming to a sudden stop.