Decelerate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), de·cel·er·at·ed, de·cel·er·at·ing.
  1. to decrease the velocity of: He decelerates the bobsled when he nears a curve.
  2. to slow the rate of increase of: efforts to decelerate inflation.
verb (used without object), de·cel·er·at·ed, de·cel·er·at·ing.
  1. to slow down: The plane decelerated just before landing.
verb
  1. to slow down or cause to slow down
Decelerate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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