decelerate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire la vitesse ou de ralentir.

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

1. Lose velocity; move more slowlyB2formal

   To decrease in speed or rate of motion.

   Ralentir (perte de vitesse)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrakeretardslackenslowslow downslow up

   Antonymesaccelerateexpeditehastenquickenspeed

2. Reduce the speed ofB2formal

   To cause something to move more slowly.

   Réduire la vitesse de

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

   Synonymesbrakeslowslow downslow up

   Antonymesacceleratespeed