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to slow down
[phrase form: slow]
01
to move with a lower speed or rate of movement
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
movement verb
regular
inseparable
particle
down
base verb
slow
present tense
slow down
3rd person singular
slows down
present participle
slowing down
past simple
slowed down
past participle
slowed down
Examples
In heavy traffic, it 's common for vehicles to slow down and create congestion.
02
to make something go at a slower speed or pace
Transitive: to slow down a process
Examples
The manager decided to slow the production process down to address quality concerns.
03
(of a person) to start taking things less seriously and try to enjoy life a bit more
Intransitive
Examples
After years of stress, he decided to slow down and appreciate the simple joys of life.
