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decelerate

[dɪˈseləreɪt]

decelerate Definition

to slow down or cause to slow down.

Using decelerate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "decelerate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The driver decelerated the car as he approached the red light.

  • Example

    The economy is expected to decelerate in the coming months.

  • Example

    The plane began to decelerate as it landed on the runway.

decelerate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for decelerate

Antonyms for decelerate

Phrases with decelerate

  • to slow down the rate of growth

    Example

    The government implemented policies to decelerate economic growth.

  • to slow down the aging process

    Example

    Some scientists believe that certain foods can decelerate the aging process.

  • to slow down the pace of change

    Example

    The company decided to decelerate the rate of change to avoid disrupting its operations.

Origins of decelerate

from Latin 'de-', meaning 'down', and 'celerare', meaning 'to hasten'

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Summary: decelerate in Brief

'Decelerate' [dɪˈseləreɪt] means to slow down or cause to slow down. It is often used to describe the slowing of a vehicle or the economy, as in 'The driver decelerated the car as he approached the red light.' 'Decelerate' can also be used in phrases like 'decelerate growth,' 'decelerate aging,' and 'decelerate change,' which refer to slowing down the rate of growth, aging, or change.