slow down

rallentare

Muoversi o svolgersi a una velocità inferiore.

In inglese semplice: To move or happen at a lower speed.

• Please slow down.
• The train slowed down near the station.
• Why is the traffic slowing down?

Sinonimi: slow, decelerate

Contrari: speed up, accelerate

Espressioni comuni: slow down gradually, slow down near something

rallentare

Fare in modo che qualcosa si muova, avvenga o proceda meno rapidamente.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: slow something down (The rain slowed the traffic down.)

Sinonimi: slow, decelerate

Contrari: speed up, accelerate

Espressioni comuni: slow down something, slow something down

calmarsi, prendersela con calma

Diventare più calmi e moderare l'entusiasmo, evitando di agire in fretta.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: calm down, take it easy

Espressioni comuni: slow down slightly, slow down a bit