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decelerate

diːˈseləreɪt

verb

zwalniać

ˈzvalɲat͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
hamować
Definition

To reduce the speed of something, or to slow down.

Examples
The train began to decelerate as it approached the station.
Pociąg zaczął zwalniać, zbliżając się do stacji.
You should decelerate before taking a sharp turn.
Powinieneś zwolnić przed ostrym zakrętem.
Synonyms
slow downbrakereduce speed
Collocations
decelerate rapidlydecelerate slowlydecelerate to a stop
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