slow down
Idioms-
Delay, retard, reduce speed, as in She slowed down the sled by dragging her foot , or Slow down, Bill; you're driving much too fast . [First half of 1800s] Also see slow up .
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Become less active or vigorous, as in Now that I'm in my seventies I find I've slowed down quite a bit . [Second half of 1800s]
Example Sentences
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Super Giants did not slow down and sealed a win that takes them into third, four points behind Fire in second.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Seismic waves generally slow down when they pass through unusually hot or partially molten material.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
That’s all you need to slow down and start questioning all the oddities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Proponents of the project say the opposition is just trying to find obscure legal arguments to slow down a project that would help young families find a place to live.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Duane averted what might have been a terrible crash, but the thrilling ride didn’t slow down.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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