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Meaning of slowdown
The primary meaning of the word "slowdown" is a reduction in speed or activity.
Etymology of slowdown
The word "slowdown" originated in the late 19th century, derived from the words "slow" and "down", with "slow" coming from Old English "slāw" and "down" from Old English "dūn", with the combined term initially used in the context of machinery and transportation.
Synonyms
deceleration
reduction
decrease
slackening
retardation
lag
delay
hesitation
pause
halt
stop
stagnation
deterioration
slump
decline
falloff
dropoff
downturn
easing
relaxation
letting up
winddown
cooldown
slowdown
braking
checking
curtailment
abatement
mitigation
moderation
lessening
diminishing
weakening
flagging
waning
ebbing
subsiding
tapering
thinning
narrowing
contraction
shrinkage
decrease
decrement
Definitions
- A reduction in speed or activity
- * A period of time when activity or progress is slower than usual
- * A deliberate reduction in speed or pace, especially in a vehicle or process
Usage Examples
- The company is experiencing a slowdown in sales due to the economic downturn.
- * The driver had to initiate a slowdown to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
- * The slowdown in production has resulted in a significant loss of revenue.
Antonyms
acceleration
increase
growth
expansion
rise
surge
boost
upswing
upturn
pickup
gain
improvement
enhancement
augmentation
intensification
amplification
invigoration
revitalization
rejuvenation
quickening
hastening
speeding
stepping up
ramping up