To begin moving or working faster.

present participle of pace out

(idiomatic) To test completely; to exercise the full range of abilities or functions.

(literally) To direct a horse to walk, canter, trot, etc. / (idiomatic) To test several or all functions or training of a person, animal, machine, etc.

(cricket) a medium pace bowler

A formation in which riders (especially bicycle racers) travel in a line, one close behind the other, in order to conserve energy and travel faster by riding in the draft of the riders in front. The foremost rider periodically drops to the rear to allow another to take his or her place.

One who sets the pace in a race, to guide the others. / (anatomy) A set of nerves which stimulate the heart to beat.

plural of pacemaker

plural of pacesetter

A person who determines the rate of action through leading.