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- Dictionarydecelerate/ˌdiːˈsɛləreɪt/
verb
- 1. reduce or cause to reduce in speed: "the train began to decelerate"
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DECELERATE definition: 1. to reduce the speed that a vehicle is travelling at: 2. to happen or make something happen more…. Learn more.
The meaning of DECELERATE is to reduce the speed of : slow down. How to use decelerate in a sentence.
Decelerate definition: to decrease the velocity of. See examples of DECELERATE used in a sentence.
DECELERATE meaning: 1. to reduce the speed that a vehicle is travelling at: 2. to happen or make something happen more…. Learn more.
[VERB] deceleration (diːseləreɪʃən ) uncountable noun. The harder the brake pedal is pressed, the greater the car's deceleration. 2. verb. When the rate of something such as inflation or economic growth decelerates, it slows down. Inflation has decelerated remarkably over the past two years. [VERB] deceleration uncountable noun.
Definition of decelerate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DECELERATION definition: 1. reduction in the speed at which something is moving, or an example of this: 2. reduction in the…. Learn more.
v. de·cel·er·at·ed, de·cel·er·at·ing, de·cel·er·ates. v.tr. 1. To decrease the velocity of. 2. To slow down the rate of advancement of: measures intended to decelerate the arms buildup. v.intr. To decrease in velocity. [ de- + (ac)celerate .]
Use the verb decelerate when you want to slow down, like when you realize you are missing important moments in life by racing around, trying to do everything yourself. If you make an effort to decelerate, you might be happier — and healthier.
decelerate meaning, definition, what is decelerate: to go slower, especially in a vehicle: Learn more.
