slow down
Third Person
slows down
Present Participle
slowing down
Past Tense
slowed down
Past Participle
slowed down
1
to move with a lower speed or rate of movement
- In heavy traffic, it's common for vehicles to slow down and create congestion.
- As the train entered the station, it began to slow down gradually.
- During the race, the sprinter started to slow down near the finish line.
- She had to slow down because she was getting out of breath.
- The train started to slow down as it reached the station.
2
to make something go at a slower speed or pace
transitive
- The manager decided to slow the production process down to address quality concerns.
- To avoid accidents, the traffic police slowed down the flow of vehicles.
- The technical glitch temporarily slowed down the website's loading speed.
- The rainstorm slowed down construction work on the building.
3
(of a person) to start taking things less seriously and try to enjoy life a bit more
- After years of stress, he decided to slow down and appreciate the simple joys of life.
- Realizing the importance of work-life balance, she chose to slow down and spend more time with family.
- Feeling burnt out, he made the decision to slow down and focus on his mental well-being.
- The doctor advised him to slow down and prioritize rest to improve his overall health.
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