Pronunciation: /ˈsloʊˌdaʊn/
noun A reduction in speed or the rate of progress
A1 The traffic slowdown made me late for work.
A2 The economic slowdown has affected many businesses in the area.
B1 The company is experiencing a slowdown in sales due to the pandemic.
B2 The government implemented policies to prevent a slowdown in the economy.
C1 The slowdown in production has led to layoffs at the factory.
C2 Investors are concerned about the potential slowdown in the global economy.
verb Not applicable
A1 The car slowdowns when approaching a red light.
A2 I need to slowdown my reading speed to understand the text better.
B1 The company decided to slowdown production due to decreased demand.
B2 It is important to slowdown and take breaks during a long road trip.
C1 The government implemented measures to slowdown the spread of the virus.
C2 The CEO made the tough decision to slowdown expansion plans in order to focus on improving current operations.
adjective Not applicable
A1 The slowdown turtle moved across the road.
A2 The slowdown traffic made me late for work.
B1 The slowdown economy is causing concern for businesses.
B2 The slowdown internet connection is frustrating for online gamers.
C1 The slowdown in production has led to layoffs at the factory.
C2 The slowdown in innovation is hindering progress in the technology sector.
adverb Not applicable
A1 The turtle moved slowly down the path.
A2 She asked him to speak slowly so she could understand.
B1 The economic slowdown has affected many businesses in the region.
B2 The government is implementing measures to address the slowdown in the housing market.
C1 The company is experiencing a temporary slowdown in production due to supply chain issues.
C2 The scientist recommended a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence to address ethical concerns.
pronoun Not applicable
A1 The slowdown in production is affecting the company's profits.
A2 The economic slowdown has led to job losses in the region.
B1 The government is implementing measures to address the economic slowdown.
B2 The slowdown in consumer spending is causing concern for retailers.
C1 The slowdown in global trade has implications for multinational corporations.
C2 Investors are closely monitoring the slowdown in the housing market.
preposition Not applicable
A1 The teacher asked the students to slowdown their reading so they could understand the text better.
A2 I had to slowdown my pace while walking with my elderly grandmother.
B1 The company experienced a slowdown in production due to a shortage of raw materials.
B2 The government implemented measures to address the economic slowdown caused by the global pandemic.
C1 The CEO decided to slowdown the expansion plans in order to focus on improving the company's existing operations.
C2 The artist deliberately chose to slowdown the pace of the film to create a more contemplative viewing experience.
conjunction Not applicable
A1 I missed the bus due to a slowdown in traffic.
A2 The factory had to reduce production because of a slowdown in orders.
B1 The economy is experiencing a slowdown, leading to job losses.
B2 The company implemented cost-cutting measures to address the slowdown in sales.
C1 The government is implementing policies to counteract the economic slowdown.
C2 The global slowdown in trade has affected various industries worldwide.
interjection Not applicable
A1 Slowdown! Be careful when crossing the street.
A2 Slowdown! I can't keep up with your fast pace.
B1 Slowdown! We need to review this information before moving forward.
B2 Slowdown! Let's take a moment to analyze the data before making a decision.
C1 Slowdown! It's important to consider all possible outcomes before proceeding.
C2 Slowdown! We must ensure that every detail is thoroughly examined before taking action.
article Not applicable
A1 The traffic slowdown caused me to be late for work.
A2 The economic slowdown has resulted in many job losses.
B1 The company implemented a hiring freeze due to the economic slowdown.
B2 The government is taking measures to address the economic slowdown.
C1 The slowdown in production has had a significant impact on the company's bottom line.
C2 Experts are analyzing the factors contributing to the global economic slowdown.
formal The economic slowdown is causing concern among investors.
informal The traffic slowdown made me late for work.
slang Dude, the party was a total slowdown - nothing exciting happened.
figurative Her emotional slowdown after the breakup was evident in her lack of enthusiasm.
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