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1 accelerator
accelerator [ək'seləreɪtə(r)]∎ step on the accelerator! appuie sur l'accélérateur!►► Computing accelerator board, accelerator card carte f accélératrice;Cars accelerator pedal pédale f d'accélérateurUn panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > accelerator
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accelerator n Aut, Chem, Phys, Physiol accélérateur m ; to step on the accelerator Aut appuyer sur l'accélérateur ; to let up on the accelerator Aut relâcher l'accélérateur. -
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A n1 ( fuel) gaz m ; to cook/heat a house with gas cuisiner/chauffer une maison au gaz ; to turn up/turn down the gas augmenter/baisser le gaz ; on a low/medium gas ( in cooking) à feu doux/moyen ; on a high gas à grand feu ; to use bottled gas utiliser du gaz en bouteille ;2 Chem gaz m ;4 Mil gaz m de combat ;8 ○ (funny experience, person) it was a gas! on s'est bien marrés ○ ! ; what a gas! quelle (partie de) rigolade ○ ! ; he's a gas c'est un marrant ○.1 ( give off gas) dégager des gaz ;to step on the gas appuyer sur le champignon ○.■ gas up US prendre de l'essence.
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step on the accelerator — The action of pressing down on the gas pedal (accelerator) to cause more fuel to enter the engine thus making the vehicle go faster. Opposite to ease up on the accelerator … Dictionary of automotive terms
accelerator — n. 1) to depress, step on an accelerator 2) to ease up, let upon an accelerator * * * [ək seləreɪtə] let up on an accelerator step on an accelerator to depress to ease up … Combinatory dictionary
accelerator — [1] In automobiles, this is the gas pedal which is attached by linkage to the throttle in the carburetor or to the fuel injection system. It regulates the amount of fuel which is sent to the engine. In motorcycles, the accelerator is located on… … Dictionary of automotive terms
step on it — verb a) To drive fast; to step on the accelerator. If I step on it, I can still arrive on time. b) To act quickly. Theyll have to step on it to finish the … Wiktionary
step on it — or[step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on the gas pedal to make a car go faster. * /Be very careful when you step on the gas. Don t go too fast./ Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal} To go faster; hurry. * /Step on it, or we ll be late… … Dictionary of American idioms
step on it — or[step on the gas] {v. phr.} 1. To push down on the gas pedal to make a car go faster. * /Be very careful when you step on the gas. Don t go too fast./ Compare: GIVE IT THE GUN. 2. {informal} To go faster; hurry. * /Step on it, or we ll be late… … Dictionary of American idioms
step on the gas — 1. (ie gasoline) (informal) to press the accelerator pedal of a motor car 2. To speed up, hurry • • • Main Entry: ↑gas * * * informal press on the accelerator to make a car go faster … Useful english dictionary
step on the gas — See: STEP ON IT … Dictionary of American idioms
step on the gas — See: STEP ON IT … Dictionary of American idioms
step on it — verb move fast He rushed down the hall to receive his guests The cars raced down the street • Syn: ↑rush, ↑hotfoot, ↑hasten, ↑hie, ↑speed, ↑race, ↑pelt a … Useful english dictionary
accelerator — noun VERB + ACCELERATOR ▪ depress, floor, hit, press, put your foot (down) on, step on ▪ She put her foot on the accelerator and we sped through the traffic lights. ▪ … Collocations dictionary