Meaning of the word accelerator in English
What does accelerator mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
accelerator
US /ekˈsel.ɚ.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ekˈsel.ɚ.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
Noun
1.
a person or thing that causes something to happen or develop more quickly.
Example:
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the country has been the main accelerator of global growth for a decade
2.
a device, typically a pedal, that controls the speed of a vehicle's engine.
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he pressed the accelerator to the floor and the taxi shot forward
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