Verbs for Change in Speed of Movement

to become faster

The river currents began to speed up after heavy rainfall in the upstream areas.

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

The pilot smoothly pushed the throttle forward to accelerate the airplane for takeoff.

to increase the speed of an engine

The mechanic revved up the engine to test its performance.

to slow down or stop a moving car, etc. by using the brakes

The cyclist had to quickly brake to avoid colliding with the pedestrian crossing the street.

to slow down or reduce the speed of something

The pilot carefully decelerated the airplane, bringing it to a smooth landing on the runway.

to reduce in speed

The hiker felt his pace slacken as he reached the uphill portion of the trail.

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

In heavy traffic, it's common for vehicles to slow down and create congestion.

to not move anymore

The car stopped at the pedestrian crosswalk.

to make someone or something stop

An unexpected obstacle on the railroad tracks forced the train conductor to halt the locomotive.

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

He flew a kite in the park on a sunny day.

to lift or position something or someone upward

During the performance, the puppeteer pulled the marionette up with strings.

to attract or draw someone or something toward oneself, often due to charisma, influence, or distinct qualities

The new amusement park pulled in thousands of visitors on its opening day.

to guide a vehicle to the side of the road or away from its current lane

When the warning lights on his dashboard lit up, he pulled over to inspect the issue.

to create a plan, document, or written agreement, often in a formal or official context

The lawyer was hired to draw up a contract outlining the terms of the business partnership.