Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - accelerate

əkˈseləreɪt v. 1 intr. a (of a moving body, esp. a vehicle) move or begin to move more quickly; increase speed. b (of a process) happen or reach completion more quickly. 2 tr. a cause to increase speed. b cause (a process) to happen more quickly. [L accelerare (as AC-, celerare f. celer swift)]