slow down

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A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of reducing speed, pace, or intensity.

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1. Reduce speedformal

   To move or operate at a slower pace.

   تباطأ

   • The car slowed down as it approached the traffic light.
   • Please slow down when driving in residential areas.
   • The train slowed down before entering the station.

   المرادفاتbrakedecelerateease upslackenslowslow up

   الأضدادacceleratehastenquickenspeed up

2. Become less activeinformal

   To reduce the level of activity, work, or stress.

   تباطأ

   • You need to slow down and take a break.
   • After the holidays, business usually slows down.
   • He slowed down his pace to enjoy the scenery.

   المرادفاتdecompressease offrelaxresttake it easyunwind

   الأضدادacceleratebustlehastenhurryquickenrushspeed

3. Delay or hinderinformal

   To cause something to happen more slowly or with difficulty.

   إبطاء

   • The heavy rain slowed down the construction work.
   • Technical issues slowed down the project's progress.
   • Don't let small problems slow down your overall success.

   المرادفاتbog downbrakecheckcurbdeceleratedelayhamperhold upimpedeinhibitobstructretardset backslackenslow

   الأضدادaccelerateexpeditehastenquickenspeed

الفعل الأساسيslow