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to slow down
[phrase form: slow]
01
to move with a lower speed or rate of movement
Intransitive
02
to make something go at a slower speed or pace
Transitive: to slow down a process
03
(of a person) to start taking things less seriously and try to enjoy life a bit more
Intransitive
slow down
v
Example
She had to slow down because she was getting out of breath.
During the race, the sprinter started to slow down near the finish line.
The train started to slow down as it reached the station.
As the train entered the station, it began to slow down gradually.
In heavy traffic, it's common for vehicles to slow down and create congestion.
