Definitions

1. noun

A sudden and excessive braking of a vehicle, especially a bicycle, resulting in loss of control or a skid.

“She struggled to regain control of her bicycle after a severe overbrake on the wet road.”

2. verb

To brake a vehicle, especially a bicycle, too quickly or suddenly, resulting in a loss of control or a skid.

“He overbraked while trying to stop for the red light and almost crashed into the car in front.”

3. verb

To slow down or decelerate a vehicle too quickly or suddenly, often causing it to skid or lose traction.

“The driver overbraked and slid onto the gravel shoulder, narrowly avoiding an accident.”