Decelerating

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛlərˌeɪt/

Decelerating (verb)

  1. To reduce the speed of something or to move more slowly.

Examples

  • Drivers must decelerate when approaching a stop sign.
  • You need to decelerate when approaching a stop sign.

Common collocations: decelerate quickly, decelerate gradually, decelerate the vehicle

Synonyms of Decelerating

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Decelerating

  • to increase speed, opposite of decelerate.