Meaning of the word "parking brake" in English

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parking brake

US /ˈpɑːr.kɪŋ breɪk/
UK /ˈpɑːr.kɪŋ breɪk/
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Noun

1.

a brake in a vehicle that can be used to keep it stationary, typically engaged by a hand lever or foot pedal

Example:
Always engage the parking brake when you park on a hill.
He forgot to release the parking brake before driving off.
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