Pronunciation: /slaɪd bæk/
noun a movement of something along a smooth surface
A1 The slide back on the playground was broken.
A2 I felt a slight slide back in my progress after missing a week of practice.
B1 The company experienced a slide back in sales due to the economic downturn.
B2 After months of hard work, he finally saw a slide back in his weight loss journey.
C1 The political party faced a significant slide back in popularity after the scandal.
C2 The athlete's performance showed a noticeable slide back compared to last season.
verb to move smoothly and easily in a particular direction
A1 The child slid back down the slide at the playground.
A2 I accidentally slid back a few steps on the icy sidewalk.
B1 After making progress in therapy, she felt like she was starting to slide back into old habits.
B2 The company's profits began to slide back after a period of steady growth.
C1 Despite her best efforts, she couldn't stop herself from sliding back into negative thought patterns.
C2 The political situation in the country was precarious, with the potential to slide back into chaos at any moment.
formal The door was difficult to open because it would often slide back into place.
informal I tried to push the drawer closed, but it kept sliding back open.
slang I was trying to sneak out of the party, but my friend kept telling me to slide back in.
figurative After making progress in therapy, she felt herself starting to slide back into old habits.
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