Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

decelerate

verb

/diːˈsɛləreɪt/

Definition

To reduce the speed of something.

Examples

The driver had to decelerate to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
As the roller coaster approached the end of the ride, it began to decelerate smoothly.
In order to conserve battery life, the device will decelerate its performance during light usage.

Meaning

Decelerate means to slow down or decrease the speed at which something is moving. It can refer to vehicles, processes, or even metaphorical contexts where the pace of activities is lessened.