Allow
Allow verb - To give permission for or to approve of.
Brake
Brake verb - To cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace.
Both words in one sentence
- Most hilarious version is probably in Gold Digger, when an opponent in a VTOL uses it to allow him to brake, so it's "Like he's flying backwards".
Source: Dodge by Braking -
Unbraked trains also used a brake van at the rear of the train, both to provide additional braking power in normal use and to allow the rear portion of the train to be stopped if a coupling broke.
Source: Runaway Train -
Seen in a slightly truncated form in the Sega arcade game Manx TT Superbike, entering Gear Up, Gear Up, Gear Down, Gear Down, Left, Right, Brake Accelerate would allow you to... ride a sheep instead of a motorbike.
Source: Konami Code
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