slowing

• Substantiv, das die Verringerung der Geschwindigkeit einer Bewegung, Veränderung oder Entwicklung bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a decrease in the rate of change, speed, or progress of something.

1. Decrease in speed or rateB2formal

   A reduction in the rate of change, movement, or progress.

   Verlangsamung

   • The slowing of the economy has caused concern among investors.
   • There has been a noticeable slowing in the growth of the company.
   • The slowing of the car was gradual as it approached the stop sign.

   Synonymedecelerationretardationslackeningslowdown

   Antonymeaccelerationquickeningspeeding

• Verb, das angibt, dass die Geschwindigkeit oder das Tempo verringert wird oder dass etwas dazu gebracht wird, langsamer zu werden.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing speed or pace, or causing something to move or happen more slowly.

1. Reduce speedA2formal

   To decrease the speed or rate of movement or progress.

   Verlangsamen

   • The driver slowed the car as he approached the intersection.
   • She slowed her pace to enjoy the scenery.
   • The train slowed down before entering the station.

   Synonymebrakedecelerateease upslackenslow down

   Antonymeaccelerateexpeditehastenquickenspeed

2. Delay or hinderB1formal

   To cause something to happen later or more slowly than expected.

   Verzögern

   • The heavy rain slowed the construction work.
   • Technical issues slowed the project's progress.
   • His illness slowed his recovery.

   Synonymedeceleratedelayhamperhold upimpederetardslackenslow downstall

   Antonymeaccelerateexpeditehastenspeed

Phrasal-Variantenslow downslow up