braced
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹeɪst// UK //bɹˈeɪst// braced
adj. ready for something difficult or unpleasant that is about to happen. You use this when you are physically or mentally prepared for a shock.
adj. prepared for a physical impact or an unpleasant event. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'remain' or 'stay'.
The city is braced for the coming storm.
Investors remained braced for a further drop in stock prices following the disappointing quarterly report.
The emergency crew stood braced against the bulkhead as the vessel navigated the turbulent waters of the channel, awaiting the impact of the next swell.
See brace (verb)
From brace (noun).
Usage
Often follows the verb 'to be' or 'to stay' and is frequently followed by the preposition 'for'.