putting the brakes on
- slowingDecreasing in velocity
- stoppingCeasing to continue
- haltingMarked by hesitation
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
- screechingMaking harsh high sounds
skidding · pedal · friction · momentum · caution · pause · restraint · curbing · checking · reining · stalling · decelerating · impeding · hindering · blocking · throttling · squeezing · grinding
progress/momentum
putting the brakes onpushing forward
Continuing toward a goal
pressing on · forging ahead · advancing · propelling · greenlighting
permission/control
putting the brakes ongiving the green light
unleashing · letting loose · opening the floodgates · setting free · cutting loose