English Explanatory Dictionary

slam on the brakes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To press down hard on the brakes of a vehicle in order to make it stop suddenly.
  2. To abruptly halt any activity or progress, especially due to problems or financial reasons.

Word forms

slam on the brakes slams on the brakes slamming on the brakes slammed on the brakes

Synonyms

jam on the brakes
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