slow down (/sləʊ ˈdaʊn/)
verb · Intermediate · Common Verbs
🔊 /sləʊ ˈdaʊn/
Meaning
Meaning: go slower
To start moving or happening more slowly, or to make this happen.
Examples
🗣 You should slow down when you drive past a school, especially in the morning.
Etymology
Phrasal verb from ‘slow’ (Old English ‘slāw’) plus ‘down’.
How & Where It’s Used
Opposite of speed up; used for vehicles, work, and relaxing.
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Tags: movement, phrasal