decelerate

American  

[dee-sel-uh-reyt] / diˈsɛl əˌreɪt /

Also deaccelerate

verb (used with object)

decelerated, decelerating

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.

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verb (used without object)

decelerated, decelerating

1. to slow down.

   The plane decelerated just before landing.

decelerate British  

/ diːˈsɛləˌreɪt /

verb

1. to slow down or cause to slow down

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Other Word Forms

• deceleration noun
• decelerator noun

Etymology

Origin of decelerate

First recorded in 1895–1900; de- + (ac)celerate

Example Sentences

The educational technology company said Thursday its daily active user growth has decelerated in recent years, due in part its increased scale and recent focus on monetization.

From The Wall Street Journal

The market has been punishing fast-casual restaurants on hints that growth is decelerating.

From Barron's

Fourth-quarter bookings in the applications and commerce division decelerated by 3 basis points after a new promotional strategy.

From Barron's

Snowflake stock dropped 11% on Dec. 4, even after the company reported better-than-expected earnings and sales, as investors were unhappy with decelerating product revenue growth in its third quarter.

From Barron's

Snowflake stock dropped 11% on Dec. 4, even after the company reported better-than-expected earnings and sales, as investors were unhappy with decelerating product revenue growth in its third quarter.

From Barron's