Do some hoisting and apply the brakes (6)
I believe the answer is:
pullup
I'm afraid I can't even guess how this answer relates to the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for pullup that I've seen is " Stop < lift".)
I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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