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:
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.

Example:
he pressed the accelerator to the floor and the taxi shot forward
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