Beschleunigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beschleunigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to accelerate", "to speed up" or "to quicken".

Essential properties of "beschleunigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: beschleunigen
Simple past: beschleunigte
Participle: beschleunigt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "beschleunigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To increase speed or pace"

Definition: "To increase the speed or pace of something."
Translation(s): to accelerate, to speed up, to quicken
Synonym(s): antreiben, vorantreiben, forcieren
Antonym(s): verlangsamen
Related word(s): Geschwindigkeit, Tempo, Eile

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Fahrer beschleunigte das Auto auf der Autobahn.The driver accelerated the car on the highway.
Wir müssen den Prozess beschleunigen, um die Frist einzuhalten.We must speed up the process to meet the deadline.
Die neue Technologie beschleunigt die Produktion erheblich.The new technology significantly accelerates production.

2.) "To expedite or hasten an event"

Definition: "To make something happen faster or sooner than expected."
Translation(s): to expedite, to hasten, to speed up
Synonym(s): Fördern, Vorantreiben, Ankurbeln
Antonym(s): Verlangsamen
Related word(s): Fortschritt, Entwicklung, Wachstum

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung will die wirtschaftliche Erholung beschleunigen.The government wants to accelerate economic recovery.
Neue Investitionen sollen das Unternehmenswachstum beschleunigen.New investments are intended to accelerate company growth.
Wir müssen die Entscheidungsfindung beschleunigen, um wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben.We must accelerate decision-making to remain competitive.

3.) "To increase velocity (physics)"

Definition: "In physics, to increase the velocity of an object or particle."
Translation(s): to accelerate (physics)
Synonym(s): antreiben, in Schwung bringen
Antonym(s): verlangsamen
Related word(s): Beschleunigung, Geschwindigkeit, Bewegung

📝 Some usage examples:

Elektronen werden in einem Teilchenbeschleuniger beschleunigt.Electrons are accelerated in a particle accelerator.
Die Schwerkraft beschleunigt fallende Objekte.Gravity accelerates falling objects.
Der Motor beschleunigt die Räder des Fahrzeugs.The engine accelerates the vehicle's wheels.

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