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Definition & Meaning of "slack"in English

01

not tight or firm 

slack definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
slackest
Comparative
slacker
gradable
Examples
He adjusted the slack rope to make it more secure. 
02

not strict, firm, or disciplined in enforcing rules or standards 

Examples
The company had slack policies on deadlines, allowing employees to submit work late. 
03

flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide 

Slack
01

a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
slacks
02

the quality of being loose (not taut) 

03

a stretch of water without current or movement 

04

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot 

05

a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality 

06

dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve 

to slack
01

release tension on 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
slack
3rd person singular
slacks
Present participle
slacking
Past simple
slacked
Past participle
slacked
02

make less active or fast 

03

having hair of a dark color 

04

make less active or intense 

05

become slow or slower 

06

cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water 

07

become less in amount or intensity 

08

be inattentive to, or neglect 

09

to not put in the required amount of effort, care, energy, or attention toward one's responsibilities or obligations 

Examples
They tend to slack during the last hour of their shift. 
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