O
AI-generated image

slowdown

/ˈsloʊdaʊn/ noun, verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does slowdown mean?

noun, verb

A reduction in speed or rate of progress; a period of time when something slows down. To make something slower or reduce its speed.

Example

"The slowdown in the economy led to a decrease in consumer spending."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for slowdown?

What's the opposite of slowdown?

Rhymes with slowdown