Slowdown

Synonyms of slowdown

• deceleration
• retardation
• slowing

Antonyms of slowdown

• increase
• acceleration
• speedup

Collocations of slowdown

economic slowdown

Frequency: 80 %

The country is experiencing an economic slowdown due to global factors.

traffic slowdown

Frequency: 70 %

There was a major traffic slowdown on the highway this morning.

production slowdown

Frequency: 60 %

The factory had to deal with a production slowdown due to equipment malfunction.

sales slowdown

Frequency: 50 %

The company experienced a sales slowdown in the third quarter.

population slowdown

Frequency: 40 %

The city is facing a population slowdown as more people move to suburban areas.

Idiomatic Expressions for slowdown

• Phrase: pump the brakes
  Meaning: To slow down or be cautious.
  Usage: It's important to pump the brakes and carefully consider all options during a period of economic slowdown.