Meaning ofdeceleratein English

Verb

1. to decrease the rate of something
   The company will decelerate production to avoid excess inventory.
2. to reduce speed or velocity; slow down
   The driver had to decelerate quickly to avoid the pedestrian.
3. to become slower; lose momentum
   The economy began to decelerate as consumer spending decreased.
4. to slow the progress of something; reduce speed
   The researchers tried to decelerate the growth of cancer cells in the lab.
5. to lessen disease progression
   The new treatment aims to decelerate the progression of the disease.
6. to move at a slower pace
   As she got tired, she began to decelerate her pace during the marathon.