slacken

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas gelockert, verringert oder in seiner Spannung, Intensität oder Geschwindigkeit nachlässt; auch: weniger streng oder aktiv werden.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming less tight, tense, or active; to loosen or slow down.

1. Become slowerB2formal

   To reduce speed or become less active.

   Langsamer werden

   • The car slackened as it approached the traffic light.
   • Economic growth has slackened in recent months.
   • His pace slackened when he reached the top of the hill.

   Synonymeabatedecelerateease uplet upmoderateslack offslow

   Antonymeacceleratehastenquickenspeed

2. Make less active or fastB2formal

   To cause something to become slower or less intense.

   Abschwächen

   • The manager slackened the production schedule to improve quality.
   • She slackened her efforts after achieving the main goal.
   • The government slackened restrictions on travel.

   Synonymeabatecheckcurbdecelerateeaselessenmoderatereduceretardslow

   Antonymeaccelerateexpediteincreaseintensifyquickenspeed

3. Become looser or slackB2formal

   To become less tight or firm.

   Erschlaffen

   • The rope slackened as the weight was removed.
   • His grip slackened when he realized the danger had passed.
   • The sails slackened as the wind died down.

   Synonymeeaseloosenrelaxslack

   Antonymestiffenstraightentighten

4. Make slack by lessening tensionB2formal

   To reduce tension or firmness in something.

   lockern

   • He slackened the rope to allow more movement.
   • She slackened the belt to make it more comfortable.
   • The climber slackened the line to descend safely.

   Synonymeeaseloosenrelaxslack

   Antonymestrainstresstighten

Phrasal-Variantenslacken off