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.