accelerate

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make something happen sooner or more quickly than expected.

v. to cause a process or series of events to happen more quickly or earlier than originally anticipated.

“The hot weather will accelerate the growth of the plants in the garden.”

“The government introduced new tax incentives designed to accelerate the transition toward renewable energy sources over the next decade.”

C1 · Advanced Science Technical

v. to change how fast or in what direction something is moving.

v. to undergo or cause a change in velocity, including changes in direction even if speed remains constant.

“In physics, an object can accelerate even if its speed stays the same but its direction changes.”

“A particle entering the magnetic field will accelerate toward the positive electrode due to the electromagnetic force exerted upon it.”

C1 · Advanced Education Formal

v. to help a student finish their studies faster than usual.

v. to enable a student to complete an academic course or program in less than the standard time.

“The school allows gifted students to accelerate their learning by taking advanced classes.”

“By earning college credits during high school, she was able to accelerate her degree and graduate a full year early.”