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slacking

/ˈslæk.ɪŋ/

slackingnoun

Traductions

paresseSens courant : fait d’éviter le travail ou les responsabilités.

His constant slacking at the office led to a warning from his manager.

Sa paresse constante au bureau lui a valu un avertissement de la part de son chef.

Traductions supplémentaires

relâchementEmploi technique : diminution de la tension ou du serrage.

Définitions

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.

Synonymes

slackinggerund / present participle

/ˈslæk.ɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is becoming slack or people who habitually avoid work

Traductions

relâchéSens physique : qui devient moins tendu ou plus lâche.

Inspect the rigging for any slacking cables that might need tightening.

Inspectez le gréement à la recherche de câbles relâchés qui pourraient devoir être retendus.

paresseuxSens figuré : qui évite habituellement le travail.

Management replaced the slacking crew with more diligent workers.

La direction a remplacé l’équipe paresseuse par des travailleurs plus appliqués.

Définitions

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.

Synonymes

slackverb

slacking

Gerund

slacked

Past Simple

slacked

Past Participle

slacking

Gerund

/slæk/

Traductions

détendre

He decided to slack the rope to make it easier to climb.

Il a décidé de détendre la corde pour faciliter l’escalade.

ralentirAu sens de diminuer l’activité, l’intensité ou l’effort.

As the day went on, the workers began to slack in their efforts.

Au fil de la journée, les ouvriers ont commencé à ralentir leurs efforts.

négligerEmployé pour des devoirs, des responsabilités ou un travail.

She was reprimanded for slacking on her job responsibilities.

Elle a été réprimandée pour avoir négligé ses responsabilités professionnelles.

Traductions supplémentaires

éteindreTerme technique en maçonnerie : éteindre la chaux avec de l’eau.

Définitions

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.

Synonymes

slacknoun

Définitions

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.

slackadjective

Définitions

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

Définitions

Loosely; with reduced tension or tightness.

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