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Meaning of brainlock | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The situation where a person's brain seems to freeze up, preventing them from proceeding.

informal, uncountable

Examples

“Pilots worry⟳ about "brainlock" — that sickening sensation when you pull⟳ out of a vertical dive⟳ at near 200 mph and have⟳ no idea what figure⟳ comes next.”
“Another, more disturbing reason⟳ for no-pulls is what skydivers call⟳ brainlock. Jumping out of a plane with your heart pounding and stress⟳ hormones pumping, it's no surprise⟳ that your mind⟳ can freeze⟳ up for a few seconds.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

brainordinate brainpan brainpower Brains brains trust brains-truster

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