pace definition

1. the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
2. the relative speed of progress or change
• examples: he lived at a fast pace
• examples: he works at a great rate
• examples: the pace of events accelerated
3. a step in walking or running
4. walk with slow or fast paces
• examples: He paced up and down the hall
5. go at a pace
• examples: The horse paced
6. measure (distances) by pacing
• examples: step off ten yards
7. regulate or set the pace of
• examples: Pace your efforts