Pronunciation: /ˈslækənɪŋ/
noun the act of making or becoming less intense, vigorous, or rapid
A1 The slackening of the rope caused the box to fall.
A2 I noticed a slackening in the pace of my breathing as I relaxed.
B1 The economic growth showed signs of slackening in the third quarter.
B2 The company implemented cost-cutting measures to prevent any slackening in profits.
C1 The government's policies led to a gradual slackening of regulations in the industry.
C2 The slackening of tensions between the two countries was a positive development for international relations.
verb to make or become less intense, vigorous, or rapid
A1 The rope was slackening as the weight was lifted off the ground.
A2 I could feel the tension slackening in the room as everyone started to relax.
B1 The company's profits are slackening due to increased competition in the market.
B2 The government is implementing measures to prevent the slackening of economic growth.
C1 The athlete felt the slackening of their muscles after completing a strenuous workout.
C2 The CEO refused to tolerate any slackening in the company's performance standards.
formal The company noticed a slackening in productivity due to the recent changes in management.
informal I can feel the slackening of the workload now that the project deadline has passed.
slang The teacher's strictness is really slackening lately, so we can get away with more in class.
figurative The grip of winter is finally slackening, as the days grow longer and warmer.
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