slacken off

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Definition

Verb: - To become less intense, active, or vigorous; to decrease in pace, effort, or force.

Usage

This verb describes a gradual reduction in intensity, speed, or effort. It is often used to describe a decrease in work pace, the easing of weather conditions, or a decline in someone's level of effort or attention.

Examples
  • Verb:
    • After working non-stop for six hours, he decided to slacken off for a bit.
    • The heavy rain should slacken off by this evening.
    • You must not slacken off your studies as the exams get closer.
Advanced Usage
  • "to slacken off on something": To reduce one's effort or attention regarding a specific task or responsibility.
    • The manager warned the team not to slacken off on quality control.
Variants and Related Words
  • Slacken (verb): To make or become less tight, firm, or taut; to reduce in intensity. (e.g., / )
  • Slack (adjective/noun/verb): Describing something loose or not busy; a period of low activity; to be lazy or negligent. (e.g., , , )
Synonyms
  • Ease off: To become less severe or intense.
  • Let up: To diminish or stop.
  • Abate: To become less strong or widespread.
  • Taper off: To gradually lessen or reduce.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Slacken up: Similar to "slacken off," meaning to reduce speed or effort.
    • The driver slackened up as he approached the sharp curve.
Related Idioms
  • Take one's foot off the gas: To reduce one's effort or slow down.
    • We're almost finished with the project, so don't take your foot off the gas now.
Verb
  1. become less intense

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