gets accelerated

[ɡɛts ækˈsɛləreɪtɪd]
verb phrase
é acelerado
1. increases in speed or rate of progress
The project gets accelerated when more resources are allocated.
O projeto é acelerado quando mais recursos são alocados.
2. moves faster or happens more quickly than before
Economic growth gets accelerated during periods of innovation.
O crescimento econômico é acelerado durante períodos de inovação.
3. to increase in velocity or momentum
The car gets accelerated as the driver presses the gas pedal.
O carro é acelerado quando o motorista pisa no acelerador.
In Brazilian Portuguese business and tech contexts, 'é acelerado' is widely used to describe the acceleration of projects, startups, and economic processes. In the USA, this phrase is common in automotive, physics, and project management discussions, reflecting the culture's emphasis on speed and efficiency.
NYC Slang
speeds up, gets going faster, kicks into high gear
Synonyms / Sinônimos
speeds upis quickenedis hastenedis expeditedgains momentum
Antonyms / Antônimos
slows downis deceleratedis retardedgets delayed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é acelerado / se acelera
most common usage in informal and formal contexts
São Paulo
é acelerado / dispara
dispara also used colloquially meaning 'shoots up' or 'accelerates'
Rio de Janeiro
é acelerado / ganha velocidade
emphasis on gaining speed or velocity
Portugal
é acelerado / acelera-se
reflexive form more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

accelerateaccelerationacceleratorvelocitymomentumspeed

Related Idioms & Phrases

at full throttle
in the fast lane
pedal to the metal
ramp up
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