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decelerate

UK
/dɪˈsɛləreɪt/
US
/dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

Translations

decelerateverb
decelerated
Past Simple
decelerated
Past Participle
decelerating
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈsɛləreɪt/
US
/dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/
ralentirSens général : diminuer la vitesse d’un véhicule, d’un objet ou d’un processus ; peut être transitif ou intransitif.
The driver had to decelerate the car as it approached the sharp turn.
Le conducteur a dû ralentir la voiture à l’approche du virage serré.
Additional translations
décélérerEmploi plus technique ou formel, notamment en contexte scientifique, mécanique ou automobile.
Synonyms
slow down
reduce speed
brake
decrease speed
retard
Antonyms
accelerate

Definitions

decelerateverb
To reduce the speed of something.
The driver had to decelerate the car as it approached the sharp turn.
To slow down in progress or development.
The company decided to decelerate its expansion plans due to economic uncertainty.
To reduce speed; to slow down in motion, especially of a vehicle, object, or process (intransitive).
The train decelerated as it approached the station.
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