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Slow Up (Verb)

Become slow or slower; "Production slowed".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

As we approached the intersection, the driver was forced to slow up due to a traffic signal.
Traffic will slow up during rush hour so plan your commute accordingly.
The marathon runner's pace began to slow up around the 20-mile mark.
With decreased funding, research progress may slow up in the coming year.
The economic downturn caused the manufacturing plant's production to slow up.

Cause to proceed more slowly; "The illness slowed him down".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The traffic congestion will slow up the delivery, and we should expect delays.
At this time, it is necessary for you to try and slow up your spending habits.
The older dog needs to slow up and allow the puppy to catch up to its speed.
Life has been moving quickly, so sometimes it's nice to slow up and catch your breath.
Try to slow up the execution of the action plan, we got unexpected changes in priorities.

Lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The driver had to slow up on the wet road to avoid losing control of the vehicle.
The hikers had to slow up as the steep terrain made it difficult to climb quickly.
As the marathon runner entered the final stretch, she had to slow up to catch her breath.
The speeding cyclist had to slow up to avoid crashing into the pedestrians crossing the street.
The pilot had to slow up the airplane to prepare for landing safely.