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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Somewhere along the way, in the years that followed, I grew fond of writing by hand—writing my thoughts, planning my study schedule and slowing down enough to think.
If inflation picks up, it could convince the Fed to slow down further interest-rate cuts.
From MarketWatch
These tiny cues—what to do, when to enjoy it, how to slow down—turn something delicious into something felt.
From Salon
Her suggestions include eating well, taking time to slow down - even on the busiest days - and asking for support if needed.
From BBC
The book offers a glimmer of hope as well, albeit a faint one, and concludes with some plainspoken recommendations about proceeding with extreme caution and slowing down.
From Los Angeles Times
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