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Decelerate (Verb)

Lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The astronauts had to decelerate the spacecraft slowly to avoid any damage upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
In order to keep from losing control, she had to decelerate sharply as she approached the curvy section of the highway.
The motorcycle's emergency braking system would immediately decelerate the vehicle if it sensed an impending collision.
As the plane came in for a landing, the pilot began to decelerate to prevent overshooting the runway.
The driver hit the brakes to decelerate the car when he saw a child step out from behind a parked vehicle.

Reduce the speed of; "He slowed down the car".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

As the plane began its descent, the pilot worked to decelerate by adjusting the engines and extending the flaps.
The driver had to decelerate quickly to avoid hitting the pedestrian who suddenly stepped into the road.
The cyclist applied gentle pressure to the brakes to help decelerate before turning the corner.
As the car approached the toll booth, the driver started to decelerate and made his way to a stop.
The emergency brakes on the train automatically kicked in to decelerate and prevent a derailment.