slow down

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slow down

The driver had to slow down for the sharp curve ahead.

Definition

  1. Verb (intransitive):

    • To reduce one's speed or rate of movement.
    • To become less active, intense, or busy.

  2. Verb (transitive):

    • To cause something or someone to reduce speed or operate at a lower rate.
    • To cause a delay or reduction in the progress of something.
Usage and Examples

  • Intransitive Verb (to reduce speed/activity):

    • The car began to slow down as it approached the intersection.
    • You should slow down and take a break; you've been working too hard.

  • Transitive Verb (to cause something to reduce speed/rate):

    • The accident slowed down traffic for miles.
    • He slowed the machine down to inspect the part more carefully.
Advanced Usage

  • Imperative for caution or relaxation:

    • Slow down! You're talking too fast for me to understand.
    • The doctor told him to slow down and avoid stress.

  • In economic or industrial contexts:

    • Growth in the sector is expected to slow down next quarter.
    • The strike slowed down production at the factory.
Variants and Related Words
  • Slow (verb/adjective): The base form. As a verb: ; as an adjective: .
  • Slowdown (noun): A reduction in speed or activity.
    • There was a noticeable slowdown in sales during the winter months.
Synonyms
  • Decelerate: To reduce speed. (More formal)
  • Reduce speed: The literal instruction.
  • Ease up / Let up: To become less intense or severe.
  • Relax: To become less tense or rigorous.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Slow up: Very similar in meaning to "slow down," often used interchangeably.
    • Construction on the highway is slowing up the morning commute.
Related Idioms
  • Put the brakes on: To stop or slow something very decisively.
    • The new regulations will put the brakes on rapid expansion.
  • Take it easy: An informal idiom advising someone to relax or slow their pace.
    • After your surgery, you need to take it easy for a few weeks.
slow down

The driver had to slow down for the sharp curve ahead.

Verb
  1. become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
    • He relaxed in the hot tub
    • Let's all relax after a hard day's work
  2. reduce the speed of
    • He slowed down the car
  3. cause to proceed more slowly
    • The illness slowed him down
  4. become slow or slower
    • Production slowed
  5. lose velocity; move more slowly
    • The car decelerated

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