: to furnish or support with a brace. : 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:

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.

Apr 8, 2026 · (plural brace) A pair, a couple; originally used of dogs, and later of animals generally (e.g., a brace of conies) and then other things, but rarely human persons.

A brace refers to a device that clamps things tightly together or that supports and strengthens a part of the body. It can also signify a pair or set of two, especially in the context of birds or games.

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English brace1 /breɪs/ verb 1 [transitive] to mentally or physically prepare yourself or someone else for something unpleasant that is going to happen brace …

Brace definition: A device that holds or fastens two or more parts together or in place; a clamp.

to furnish, fasten, or strengthen with or as if with a brace: He braced the sagging wall with a piece of wood. to prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant:[~ + oneself] couldn't brake in time and braced …

To provide support, reinforcement, or preparation for something. "The government announced measures to brace the economy during the financial crisis." When someone braces, they physically or mentally …