əˈsɛləˌrɪt, əˈsɛlɪˌreɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to increase the rate or speed of something, especially an increase in speed of a vehicle or aircraft

“The driver accelerated down the highway.”

2. verb

to cause something to become faster or more rapid

“The new technology will accelerate the process.”

3. noun

a rapid increase in the rate or speed of something

“The acceleration of the car was smooth and effortless.”

4. noun

the rate of change of the velocity of an object with respect to time

“The acceleration of the object in physics was calculated to be 5 m/s^2.”

5. verb

to make something move or proceed more quickly or rapidly

“The coach accelerated the team’s training to get them ready for the competition.”