decelerate

Meaning

Reduce the speed of a moving object or process.

Examples

• The train began to decelerate as it approached the station platform.
• Economic growth started to decelerate following the sudden increase in interest rates.

Pronunciation: /diːˈseləreɪt/

How to Use decelerate

decelerate to [speed] (prepositional phrase)

slowing down until reaching a specific speed — "The cyclist had to decelerate to 10 mph to navigate the sharp turn."

decelerate from [speed] (prepositional phrase)

the act of slowing down starting from a higher speed — "The car decelerated from highway speeds to a complete stop."

Synonyms of decelerate

Words with a similar meaning to decelerate:

• slow down
• brake
• decelerate
• retard

Antonyms of decelerate

Words with the opposite meaning to decelerate:

• accelerate