What is another word for brake train of thought?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈe͡ɪk tɹˈe͡ɪn ɒv θˈɔːt] (IPA) 
When it comes to synonyms for the phrase "brake train of thought," the options are many. The phrase refers to the act of interrupting a thought or idea in its progression, causing it to derail. Some alternatives to this phrase include "stall the thought," pausing the flow of ideas for a moment, or "interrupt the train of thought," stopping its path altogether. "Halt the train of thought" also achieves the same effect, as does "seize the train of thought" and "intercept the progression of thought." Other synonyms include "derail the idea," "sidetrack the thought process," and "distract from the main idea." Whatever the chosen alternative, it will capture the essence of disrupting a line of thinking in its tracks.
