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slack

UK
/slæk/
US
/slæk/

Traducciones

slacknoun
slacks
pl
UK
/slæk/
US
/slæk/
The slack in the rope was noticeable.
Провисание в веревке было заметно.
There was a slack in the economy during the recession.
Во время рецессии в экономике был застой.
Traducciones adicionales
слабина
проволока
петля
Sinónimos
looseness
laxity
relaxation
slackness
idleness
slackverb
slacked
Past Simple
slacked
Past Participle
slacking
Gerund
UK
/slæk/
US
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He decided to slack the rope to give it some flexibility.
Он решил ослаблять веревку, чтобы придать ей гибкость.
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.
Traducciones adicionales
расхолаживать
Sinónimos
loosen
relax
diminish
reduce
ease
slackadjective
slacker
Comp.
slackest
Super.
UK
/slæk/
US
/slæk/
The slack rope hung loosely from the tree.
Вялая веревка свободно свисала с дерева.
The slack performance of the team disappointed the fans.
Слабое выступление команды разочаровало болельщиков.
His slack attitude towards work was concerning.
Его небрежное отношение к работе вызывало беспокойство.
Traducciones adicionales
расслабленный
ленивый
Sinónimos
loose
lax
negligent
careless
sluggish
indolent
inactive
Antónimos
tight
tense
slackadverb
Rare/archaic but attested use meaning ‘loosely, without tension’; important for completeness.
Sinónimos
loosely
slackly
laxly
carelessly
remissly
idly
slowly
inactively
lethargically

Definiciones

slacknoun
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.
slackverb
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.
slackadjective
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
Loosely; with reduced tension or tightness.
Keep the rope slack so the climber can adjust his harness.
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