verb (written)
1 [V, VN] to reduce the speed at which a vehicle is travelling
2 to become or make sth become slower:
[V] Economic growth decelerated sharply in January. [also VN]
OPPACCELERATE
deceleration noun [U]
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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