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decelerate

/dɪˈsɛləreɪt/

/dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerateverb

decelerated

Past Simple

decelerated

Past Participle

decelerating

ing-form

/dɪˈsɛləreɪt/

/dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

slow down

reduce speed

decrease speed

Antonyms