Slow Down (Verb)
Meaning 1
Become slow or slower; "Production slowed".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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- The machine will slow down over time as its parts wear out.
- The driver asked everyone to slow down while navigating the winding road.
- As she got older, her metabolism began to slow down.
- The economy is expected to slow down in the coming months.
- In order to avoid overheating, try to slow down your computer by closing unused programs.
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Meaning 2
Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 3
Cause to proceed more slowly; "The illness slowed him down".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 4
Reduce the speed of; "He slowed down the car".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- He slowed down the car to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
- The teacher told the speaker to slow down so the audience could understand.
- During the descent, the parachutist needed to slow down to avoid injury.
- The driver had to slow down on the icy road to maintain control of the vehicle.
- The athlete learned to slow down and focus on her technique to improve performance.