Accelerate
/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to cause to move faster or happen more quickly
The car was able to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just a few seconds.
to increase the speed of a process or activity
The new software is designed to accelerate the data analysis process.
to bring about at an earlier time
The government is implementing policies to accelerate economic growth.
Etymology
From Latin 'accelerare' which means 'to hasten'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
accelerate a process
To make a process happen more quickly.
accelerate growth
To enhance or speed up the expansion of something.
accelerate change
To speed up the rate at which change occurs.
Related Words
acceleration
The rate of change of velocity.
decelerate
To slow down or reduce speed.
expedite
To make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Slang Meanings
To step on the gas.
When the light turned green, I told him to step on the gas.
To kick it up a notch.
We need to kick it up a notch if we want to finish this project on time.