slowing

UK
/ˈsləʊɪŋ/
US
/ˈsloʊɪŋ/
slowingnoun
slowings
pl
Translations
The slowing of the economy is a concern for many businesses.
Замедление экономики вызывает беспокойство у многих предприятий.
Additional translations
снижение скорости
Definitions
The process or act of reducing speed or causing something to move more slowly.
The slowing of the car was noticeable as it approached the traffic light.
A decrease in the rate of progress or activity.
There was a noticeable slowing in the economic growth during the last quarter.
slowinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsləʊɪŋ/
US
/ˈsloʊɪŋ/
Definitions
Becoming slower; reducing in speed, rate, or intensity.
Analysts are concerned about the slowing demand for new housing.
slowadjective
Definitions
Taking a longer time than usual to move or happen.
The slow train took over an hour to reach the next station.
Not quick to understand or learn; lacking speed in mental processes.
He was a bit slow in grasping the new concept during the lecture.
Not prompt or quick in action or response; sluggish.
The slow response from the customer service team frustrated the clients.
Of a clock or watch: showing a time earlier than the correct time.
Your watch is three minutes slow.
Indicating a time earlier than the correct time (of a clock or watch).
My watch is five minutes slow.
Experiencing little or no activity; not busy.
It was a slow day at the shop, with only a handful of customers.
slowadverb
Definitions
At a slow speed; in a slow manner.
Drive slow when the roads are wet.
slowverb

slowing

Gerund

slowed
Past Simple
slowed
Past Participle
slowing
Gerund
UK
/sləʊ/
US
/sloʊ/
Translations
The traffic began to slow as it approached the accident site.
Движение начало замедляться по мере приближения к месту аварии.
The car started to slow when it saw the red light.
Машина начала тормозить, когда увидела красный свет.
Additional translations
Definitions
To reduce one's speed or the speed of something.
The driver had to slow the car as he approached the sharp turn.
To become less active or less intense.
As the night progressed, the party began to slow.
Synonyms
Antonyms
slownoun
Definitions
Slow motion; a slow speed or tempo.
Let's see that tackle again in slow.
slownoun
Definitions
A period or state of reduced speed, activity, or alertness (usually plural as "the slows").
The team hit the mid-afternoon slows and productivity dropped.