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slacks

/slæks/

slacksnoun

slacks

Plural-only noun used to refer to trousers.

Translations

брюки

He wore a pair of slacks to the office.

Он надел брюки в офис.

Definitions

Casual trousers that are not part of a suit, often made of a comfortable fabric.

He wore a pair of slacks and a polo shirt to the casual dinner party.

Trousers in general, especially those designed for women.

She bought new slacks for the office.

Synonyms

slacknoun

slacks

/slæk/

Translations

провисание

The slack in the rope was noticeable.

Провисание в веревке было заметно.

застой

There was a slack in the economy during the recession.

Во время рецессии в экономике был застой.

Additional translations

петля

проволока

слабина

Definitions

The part of a rope, sail, or other line that is not held taut; the loose or unused portion.

He pulled on the rope to take up the slack.

A period or condition of decreased activity, demand, or work.

The store experiences slack in sales during the winter months.

A reduction in intensity, speed, or effort.

There was a noticeable slack in the team's performance after the halftime break.

A type of coal that is small and of lower quality, often used for industrial purposes.

The factory used slack as a cheaper alternative to higher-grade coal.

Loose-fitting casual trousers, typically worn for informal occasions (usually plural).

He ironed his grey slacks before the interview.

Synonyms

slackverb

slacks

slacked

Past Simple

slacked

Past Participle

slacking

Gerund

/slæk/

Translations

снижать темп

The team began to slack as the deadline approached.

Команда начала снижать темп по мере приближения срока.

расслабляться

After a long day, he likes to slack and watch TV.

После долгого дня он любит расслабляться и смотреть телевизор.

ослаблять

He decided to slack the rope to give it some flexibility.

Он решил ослаблять веревку, чтобы придать ей гибкость.

Additional translations

расхолаживать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

slackadjective

Definitions

Not taut or tight; loose.

The rope was slack, causing the tent to sag in the middle.

Lacking in activity or energy; slow or sluggish.

Business was slack during the holiday season, with fewer customers visiting the store.

Negligent or careless in performance of duties.

The manager was concerned about the slack attitude of some employees towards their responsibilities.

slackadverb

Definitions

Loosely; with reduced tension or tightness.

Keep the rope slack so the climber can adjust his harness.