braced

• Beschreibt den Zustand, vorbereitet, gestützt oder gestärkt zu sein, oft in körperlichem oder emotionalem Kontext; auch in eine stützende oder spannende Position gebracht.

Describes a state of being prepared, supported, or strengthened against something, often used in a physical or emotional context.

1. Prepared for impact or difficultyB2formal

   Physically or mentally prepared for something unpleasant or challenging.

   Auf Schwierigkeiten vorbereitet

   • She stood braced for the strong wind.
   • The team was braced for a difficult negotiation.
   • He was braced for the bad news.

   Synonymefortifiedpreparedprimedready

   Antonymeunpreparedunreadyvulnerable

2. Supported or strengthenedB2formal

   Made stronger or more stable by adding support.

   Gestärkt

   • The wall was braced with steel beams.
   • The roof was braced against the storm.
   • His leg was braced after the surgery.

   Synonymebuttressedfortifiedreinforcedstrengthenedsupported

   Antonymeunbracedunsteadyunsupportedweak

• Verb, das bezeichnet, dass man sich auf etwas Schwieriges oder Unangenehmes vorbereitet oder etwas physisch stützt und festigt.

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, or to support or strengthen something physically.

1. Prepare for impactB2formal

   To prepare oneself physically or mentally for something difficult or unpleasant.

   Sich wappnen

   • She braced herself for the bad news.
   • The passengers braced for a rough landing.
   • He braced his body against the strong wind.

   Synonymefortifygirdpreparereadysteadysteel

2. Support or strengthenB2formal

   To make something stronger or more stable by supporting it.

   Stützen

   • They braced the wall with steel beams.
   • The workers braced the structure to prevent collapse.
   • He braced his leg against the rock for balance.

   Synonymebuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upsteadystrengthensupport

   Antonymedestabilizeundermineweaken

Phrasal-Variantenbrace up