ride the brakes en · VERB
Meanings
- To apply the brakes excessively, such that their working life will be shortened; most especially, to keep one's foot or hand on the brake pedal or lever even when no braking is needed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rode the brakes | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| riding the brakes | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| ridden the brakes | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| rides the brakes | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |