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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"Rather than slowing down the low-carbon transition, the new tensions show that the deployment of clean, domestically produced energy sources should be accelerated," he said.
From Barron's
Seeing me turn, Elliot slowed down and walked the last few feet to catch up to me.
From Literature
In a report, analysts at Morgan Stanley said China could slow down on its purchases if oil prices spike, providing a cushion.
He reinstated coverage of Target stock at Underperform on Friday, noting that the company’s investments and ongoing inflationary pressures could slow down its earnings-per-share recovery, while competition for consumer dollars remains fierce.
From Barron's
Ford hasn’t shown signs of slowing down in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times
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