slacks

UK
/slæks/
US
/slæks/

Traductions

slacksnoun
slacks
pl
Plural-only noun used to refer to trousers.
He wore a pair of slacks to the office.
Он надел брюки в офис.
slacknoun

slacks

pl

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.
Traductions supplémentaires
slackverb

slacks

slacked
Past Simple
slacked
Past Participle
slacking
Gerund
UK
/slæk/
US
/slæk/
снижать темп
The team began to slack as the deadline approached.
Команда начала снижать темп по мере приближения срока.
After a long day, he likes to slack and watch TV.
После долгого дня он любит расслабляться и смотреть телевизор.
He decided to slack the rope to give it some flexibility.
Он решил ослаблять веревку, чтобы придать ей гибкость.
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Définitions

slacksnoun
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.
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.