CEFR B1

slacken

verb

Meaning

To become less active, slower, or less intense.

Examples

The pace of the work began to slacken as the holidays approached.
After the initial rush, sales started to slacken.

Synonyms: ease, slow, decrease, diminish

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slacken (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈslækən/

Definition

To become less active, slower, or less intense.

Examples

The pace of the work began to slacken as the holidays approached.
After the initial rush, sales started to slacken.
He warned that if they slacken their efforts, they might not succeed.

How to Use slacken

slacken off (phrasal verb): To become less intense or active. — "The wind started to slacken off in the evening."
slacken pace (collocation): To reduce the speed at which something is happening. — "We can't afford to slacken pace now if we want to finish on time."

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