slow down (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌsloʊ ˈdaʊn/
Definition
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.
He told his team to slow down and check their work carefully.
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."
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