accelerator
noun8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3
The pedal in a vehicle that is pressed to increase speed.
A very common phrase, especially in American English.
A very common and descriptive way to say you are accelerating.
To release the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to slow down.
A common way to say you are making the car go faster.
To press the accelerator suddenly and hard.
A more formal way to say press the accelerator.
To press the accelerator pedal down as far as it will go.