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Meaning of slow down
The primary meaning of "slow down" is to reduce speed or activity.
Etymology of slow down
The phrase "slow down" originates from the combination of "slow" which comes from Old English "slāw" meaning sluggish, and "down" which is from Old English "dūn" meaning from a higher to a lower place, with the phrase gaining its modern usage in the mid-19th century to indicate a reduction in speed or activity.
Synonyms
Definitions
- To reduce the speed at which something is happening or being done
- * To become less active or intense
Usage Examples
- The driver had to slow down to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
- * The economy is starting to slow down after years of rapid growth.