Reduce speed: meaning, definitions and examples

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reduce speed

 

[ rɪˈdjuːs spiːd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

driving

To decrease the velocity at which a vehicle is moving.

Synonyms

decelerate, ease off, slow down

Examples of usage

  • You need to reduce speed before entering the school zone.
  • The driver was fined for failing to reduce speed at the intersection.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A decrease in the rate at which something is happening or progressing.

Synonyms

decrease in pace, diminution, slowing down

Examples of usage

  • The company implemented a plan to achieve a reduction in speed of production.
  • The sudden reduction in speed of economic growth caused concern among investors.

Translations

Translations of the word "reduce speed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reduzir a velocidade

🇮🇳 गति कम करें

🇩🇪 Geschwindigkeit reduzieren

🇮🇩 kurangi kecepatan

🇺🇦 знизити швидкість

🇵🇱 zmniejszyć prędkość

🇯🇵 速度を落とす

🇫🇷 réduire la vitesse

🇪🇸 reducir la velocidad

🇹🇷 hızı azaltmak

🇰🇷 속도를 줄이다

🇸🇦 تقليل السرعة

🇨🇿 snížit rychlost

🇸🇰 znížiť rýchlosť

🇨🇳 减速

🇸🇮 zmanjšati hitrost

🇮🇸 draga úr hraða

🇰🇿 жылдамдықты азайту

🇬🇪 სიჩქარის შემცირება

🇦🇿 sürəti azaltmaq

🇲🇽 reducir la velocidad

Word origin

The term 'reduce speed' originated in the context of transportation in the early 20th century as a safety measure to prevent accidents and ensure smoother traffic flow. It has since been adopted in various fields to signify the act of slowing down or decreasing the pace of a process or activity. The importance of reducing speed is emphasized in modern times to promote safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.