This is the 10585th most frequent Portuguese word.
frear
To brake or to slow down.
In this case, 'frear' is applied metaphorically to refer to hindering or stopping progress in a competition.
O time não conseguiu frear o ataque adversário.
The team couldn't stop the opposing attack.
The verb 'frear' is used in its literal sense here to mean applying brakes to a vehicle.
Ele precisou frear o carro rapidamente para evitar o acidente.
He had to brake the car quickly to prevent the accident.
Here, 'frear' is used figuratively to mean restricting or controlling spending.