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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌsloʊ ˈdaʊn/ · UK /ˌsləʊ ˈdaʊn/
slow down means: To move or happen at a lower speed.
verb
MOVE LESS QUICKLYA2
To move or happen at a lower speed.
- Please slow down.
- The train slowed down near the station.
- Why is the traffic slowing down?
REDUCE SPEEDA2
To make something move, happen, or progress less quickly.
- Slow down the music, please.
- A broken machine slowed down production.
- Can you slow the video down?
BE LESS EAGERB1
To become calmer and less eager, so you do not rush into things.
- Slow down; everyone will get a turn.
- She slowed down and thought carefully before agreeing.
- You should slow down before making another big decision.
Questions about slow down
What does slow down mean?
To move or happen at a lower speed.
What is slow down in other languages?
Türkçe: yavaşlamak · Español: desacelerar · Français: ralentir · Deutsch: langsamer werden · Italiano: rallentare · 日本語: 減速する
How do you pronounce slow down?
In American English /ˌsloʊ ˈdaʊn/; in British English /ˌsləʊ ˈdaʊn/.
How do you use slow down in a sentence?
Please slow down. The train slowed down near the station.
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