slow down

Meaning

To reduce speed or the rate at which something is happening.

Examples

• The car began to slow down as it approached the traffic light.
• The economy is expected to slow down in the next quarter.

Pronunciation: /ˌsloʊ ˈdaʊn/

How to Use slow down

slow down to (prepositional phrase)

To reduce speed to a specific level. — "The driver had to slow down to 30 mph for the school zone."

slow down by (prepositional phrase)

To reduce speed by a certain amount. — "The train slowed down by half its speed as it entered the tunnel."

slow down for (prepositional phrase)

To reduce speed in preparation for something or someone. — "Please slow down for the pedestrians crossing the street."

Synonyms of slow down

Words with a similar meaning to slow down:

• ease up
• decelerate
• moderate
• curtail

Antonyms of slow down

Words with the opposite meaning to slow down:

• speed up
• accelerate