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to accelerate
01
acelerar, aumentar a velocidade
to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly
Transitive: to accelerate a vehicle or machine
Example
The engineer fine-tuned the engine to accelerate the conveyor belt.
The driver accelerated the car to overtake the slow-moving vehicle ahead.
The pilot skillfully accelerated the jet to quickly climb to a higher altitude.
02
acelerar, aumentar a velocidade
to increase the speed of movement; to move faster
Intransitive
Example
The sports car accelerated down the open highway, reaching an impressive speed in mere seconds.
With the wind at its back, the sailboat started to accelerate, gliding smoothly across the water.
As the rocket ascended, its engines continued to accelerate, pushing it further into the Earth 's atmosphere.
03
acelerar, aumentar a velocidade
to increase the velocity of something
Transitive: to accelerate a particle
04
acelerar, aumentar
to rise in amount, rate, etc.
Intransitive
Example
The discovery of new treatment options has caused the pace of medical research to accelerate.
As the population ages, the demand for healthcare services is anticipated to accelerate.
As technological advancements continue, the demand for skilled programmers is expected to accelerate.
Exemplo
The engineer fine-tuned the engine to accelerate the conveyor belt.
The driver accelerated the car to overtake the slow-moving vehicle ahead.
The pilot skillfully accelerated the jet to quickly climb to a higher altitude.
The pilot smoothly pushed the throttle forward to accelerate the airplane for takeoff.
The captain ordered the helmsman to accelerate the ship to escape an approaching storm.
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