slowdown

/ˈsloʊˌdaʊn/
noun
  1. A reduction in speed, activity, or progress.
    • The company experienced a slowdown in sales during the winter months.
    • The traffic slowdown on the highway added an hour to our trip.
    • Economists are worried about a global economic slowdown.
  2. A deliberate reduction in the pace of work by employees, often as a form of protest.
    • The factory workers organized a slowdown to demand better safety conditions.
    • A slowdown by air traffic controllers caused many flight delays.
    • The union voted for a slowdown instead of a full strike.
verb
  1. To reduce speed or become slower.
    • The runner began to slowdown in the last mile of the race.
    • As the storm passed, the wind started to slowdown.
    • You need to slowdown when you approach a sharp curve.
  2. To cause something to move or happen more slowly.
    • Eating too much sugar can slowdown your metabolism.
    • The heavy rain slowed down traffic on the main road.
    • Technical issues slowed down the production line.
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