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slacking
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/ˈslæk.ɪŋ/
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/ˈslæk.ɪŋ/
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slacking
noun
лень
His constant slacking at work led to his dismissal.
Его постоянная лень на работе привела к увольнению.
халтура
The manager noticed the slacking in the team's performance.
Менеджер заметил халтуру в работе команды.
Additional translations
безделье
праздность
Synonyms
laziness
idleness
negligence
sloth
inactivity
slacking
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈslæk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈslæk.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is becoming slack or people who habitually avoid work
Synonyms
remiss
dilatory
sluggish
careless
lagging
loitering
lazy
lax
idle
loafing
shirking
neglectful
slack
verb
slacking
Gerund
slacked
Past Simple
slacked
Past Participle
slacking
Gerund
UK
/slæk/
US
/slæk/
ослаблять
He decided to slack the rope to give it some flexibility.
Он решил ослаблять веревку, чтобы придать ей гибкость.
расслабляться
After a long day, he likes to slack and watch TV.
После долгого дня он любит расслабляться и смотреть телевизор.
снижать темп
The team began to slack as the deadline approached.
Команда начала снижать темп по мере приближения срока.
Additional translations
расхолаживать
Synonyms
relax
reduce
ease
loosen
diminish
Definitions
slacking
noun
The act of avoiding work or responsibilities; idleness.
His constant slacking at the office led to a warning from his manager.
A decrease in tension or tightness; slackening.
The sudden slacking of the line caused the boat to lurch.
slacking
gerund / present participle
Becoming slack or looser; relaxing in tension.
Inspect the rigging for any slacking cables that might need tightening.
Habitually avoiding work; idle.
Management replaced the slacking crew with more diligent workers.
slack
verb
To loosen or reduce the tension or tightness of something.
He decided to slack the rope to make it easier to climb.
To be or become less active, vigorous, or intense.
As the day went on, the workers began to slack in their efforts.
To be negligent or careless in one's duties or responsibilities.
She was reprimanded for slacking on her job responsibilities.
To slake (lime) by combining it with water.
The masons slacked the lime before mixing it into mortar.
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