Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Change in Speed of Movement

to become faster

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

to increase the speed of an engine

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

to slow down or reduce the speed of something

to reduce in speed

to make something go at a slower speed or pace

to not move anymore

to make someone or something stop

to move a car, bus, etc. into an empty place and leave it there for a short time

(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

to direct a vehicle to move to the side of the road or to another location where it can stop

to bring a vehicle to a stop at the side of the road, usually in response to a request or instruction, such as from the police

to stop a vehicle, often in a particular location