Decelerate

/diːˈsɛləɹeɪt/

गति कम करना; धीमा होना; मंद करना

Origin & History

Formed from de- (down, away) + accelerate; influenced by scientific/technical usage in physics and engineering.

de- (कम/नीचे) + accelerate (त्वरित करना) से बना शब्द; भौतिकी व इंजीनियरिंग के वैज्ञानिक/तकनीकी प्रयोग से प्रचलित।

Definition

To decelerate means to make something move more slowly or to slow down yourself; it can also mean reducing the rate at which something progresses (e.g., growth of a disease).

Decelerate का अर्थ है किसी चीज़ की गति कम करना या स्वयं धीमा होना; यह किसी प्रक्रिया की प्रगति/वृद्धि की दर घटाने के लिए भी इस्तेमाल होता है (जैसे किसी बीमारी की बढ़त)।

Parts of Speech

Verb:
The driver began to decelerate as the light turned red.

Usage Examples

Please decelerate gradually to avoid skidding on the wet road.
The train decelerated as it approached the station.
Doctors hope the treatment will decelerate the progression of the disease.
If you decelerate too suddenly, the car behind may not stop in time.

Synonyms

Retard Slow down

Antonyms

Accelerate Speed up

Related Forms

Idioms & Phrases

Decelerate to a stop
गति कम करते-करते रुक जाना
Decelerate sharply
तेज़ी से गति कम करना
Decelerate gradually
धीरे-धीरे गति कम करना