Pronunciation: /slæk/
noun a loose part of a rope or fabric
A1 I need to tighten the slack in my shoelaces.
A2 The slack in the rope made it difficult to climb.
B1 There is too much slack in the budget for unnecessary expenses.
B2 The manager warned us not to let our work slack off during the busy season.
C1 The company's success is due in part to its ability to quickly adapt to changes and not allow any slack in its operations.
C2 The team leader's attention to detail ensured that there was no slack in the project timeline.
verb to loosen or make less tight
A1 I slack off at work sometimes.
A2 She slacks in her studies and needs to focus more.
B1 They are slacking on their project deadline.
B2 He can't afford to slack in his training if he wants to win the competition.
C1 The team cannot afford to slack off if they want to meet their sales targets.
C2 It is important not to slack in your responsibilities as a leader.
adjective not taut or held tightly in position; loose
A1 I like to wear slack pants because they are comfortable.
A2 The team fell behind schedule due to slack communication among members.
B1 The company has a slack policy when it comes to dress code, allowing employees to wear casual attire.
B2 The manager warned the team about the consequences of slack performance in meeting project deadlines.
C1 The slack attitude of the employees towards customer service led to a decrease in client satisfaction.
C2 The CEO implemented strict measures to eliminate any slack practices within the organization.
formal The team needs to pick up the slack in order to meet the project deadline.
informal Don't slack off on your homework, make sure to get it done.
slang Stop slacking and get to work!
figurative His mind was in a slack state, unable to focus on the task at hand.
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