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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Wall Street will be closely watching as analysts contend with concerns that hyperscalers may slow down spending on Nvidia chips.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“I wouldn’t be in this field of work if I didn’t think we were pushing towards solutions that can slow down dementia, treat dementia, cure dementia,” Croft said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Avalanches don’t slow down for the people standing in their path.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Oil, gas, fertiliser and gold imports are pushing up demand for dollars just as foreign investment inflows weaken, exports slow down and geopolitical uncertainty rattles markets.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
He listened to it and told it to slow down.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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