slowdown

American  

[sloh-doun] / ˈsloʊˌdaʊn /

noun

1. a slowing down or delay in progress, action, etc.

   Synonyms:

   flagging, decline, falloff

2. a deliberate slowing of pace by workers to win demands from their employers.

3. Sports. a holding or passing tactic by a team to retain possession of the ball, puck, etc., or use up a maximal amount of time, as to safeguard a lead or thwart a high-scoring opponent.

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slowdown British  

/ ˈsləʊˌdaʊn /

noun

1. the usual US and Canadian word for go-slow

2. any slackening of pace

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Etymology

Origin of slowdown

First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase slow down

Example Sentences

Hewlett Packard Enterprise had a mixed first quarter, as a jump in networking revenue offset a slowdown in cloud and AI sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today’s economy is more K-shaped, and that could “exacerbate the slowdown for the average American,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you’re overworked, burned out or underpaid in an industry that has experienced a slowdown in hiring, you’ll likely be part of the latter group.

From MarketWatch

With that said, the 4.5% threshold represents only a limited slowdown; China’s longer-term growth ambitions remain unchanged.

From Barron's

Rising productivity—2.8% in the last year—may also mean employers need fewer workers and could explain why wage growth has remained strong despite a slowdown in hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• deceleration
• decline
• delay
• downtrend
• downturn
• drop
• drop-off
• falloff
• slackening
• stagnation
• strike