1. To decrease one's speed or pace as one approaches the end of a race, competition, or journey
The runner had to reduce speed at the finish due to exhaustion.
O corredor teve que reduzir a velocidade na reta final devido ao cansaço.
2. In racing or competition contexts, to intentionally slow down before the finish line
The cyclist chose to reduce speed at the finish to conserve energy.
O ciclista escolheu reduzir a velocidade na reta final para conservar energia.