desacelerar
[deh-zah-seh-leh-RAHR]
verb
to decelerate, to slow down
1. to reduce speed or velocity
The driver had to decelerate when approaching the curve.
O motorista teve que desacelerar ao se aproximar da curva.
2. to decrease the pace or rate of something
The company decided to decelerate production due to low demand.
A empresa decidiu desacelerar a produção devido à baixa demanda.
3. to lose momentum or intensity
Economic growth began to decelerate in the second quarter.
O crescimento econômico começou a desacelerar no segundo trimestre.
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