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speed control
[/spiːd kənˈtroʊl/]
noun
pl: speed controls
controle de velocidade
1.
A system or device that regulates or limits the speed of a vehicle or machine
The car has a cruise control speed control feature for highway driving.
O carro tem um recurso de controle de velocidade de cruzeiro para dirigir na rodovia.
2.
Traffic management measures designed to reduce vehicle speeds in specific areas
Speed control measures were implemented in the school zone.
Medidas de controle de velocidade foram implementadas na zona escolar.
3.
A mechanism that adjusts the operational speed of machinery or equipment
The washing machine has a speed control dial.
A máquina de lavar tem um botão de controle de velocidade.
Synonyms
speed regulation
velocity control
speed limiter
cruise control
Antonyms
acceleration
speed increase
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
controle de velocidade
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
controle de velocidade
Standard usage in São Paulo
Portugal
controlo de velocidade
Portuguese spelling with 'controlo' instead of 'controle'
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your speed in check
throttle back
hit the brakes
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