decelerate

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing speed or slowing down.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по снижению скорости или замедлению.esVerbo utilizado para indicar la acción de reducir la velocidad o hacer más lento algo o a alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire la vitesse ou de ralentir.deVerb, das angibt, die Geschwindigkeit zu verringern oder langsamer zu werden.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a velocidade ou tornar mais lento.zh动词，表示降低速度或使某物减速的动作。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إبطاء السرعة أو التباطؤ في الحركة أو الأداء.

1. Lose velocity; move more slowly B2 formal

   To decrease in speed or rate of motion.

   • The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
   • The runner decelerated after crossing the finish line.
   • The economy is expected to decelerate in the coming months.

   ruЗамедлитьсяesDesacelerar, reducir la velocidadfrRalentir (perte de vitesse)deLangsamer werdenptDesacelerarzh减速arتباطأ

   Synonyms: brakeretardslackenslowslow downslow up

   Antonyms: accelerateexpeditehastenquickenspeed

2. Reduce the speed of B2 formal

   To cause something to move more slowly.

   • The driver decelerated the vehicle to avoid a collision.
   • The pilot decelerated the aircraft before landing.
   • The new system helps decelerate the production process.

   ruЗамедлитьesReducir la velocidad defrRéduire la vitesse dedeVerlangsamenptDesacelerarzh减速arإبطاء

   Synonyms: brakeslowslow downslow up

   Antonyms: acceleratespeed

• decelerated past participle
• decelerated past simple
• decelerating present participle
• decelerates third person singular