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slow down

UK
/sləʊ daʊn/
US
/sloʊ daʊn/

Translations

slow downverb
slowed down
Past Simple
slowed down
Past Participle
slowing down
Gerund
UK
/sləʊ daʊn/
US
/sloʊ daʊn/
He started to slow down as he approached the red light.
Он начал тормозить, когда приближался к красному свету.
The driver had to slow down because of the traffic.
Водителю пришлось замедлять из-за пробки.
сбавлять скорость
You should slow down when approaching a school zone.
Тебе следует сбавлять скорость при приближении к школьной зоне.
Additional translations
понижать скорость
Synonyms
decelerate
slacken
calm down
take it easy
ease up
reduce speed
Antonyms
speed up

Definitions

slow downverb
To reduce one's speed or the speed of something.
The driver had to slow down as he approached the busy intersection.
To decrease in activity, progress, or intensity.
The project began to slow down as the team encountered unexpected challenges.
To cause something to become less active or intense.
The medication is designed to slow down the progression of the disease.
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