slowdown

/ˈsloʊ.daʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a reduction in the rate or amount of something, especially economic activity

“The government implemented a slowdown in production to conserve resources.”

2. verb

to reduce the rate or amount of something, especially economic activity

“The company decided to slowdown its growth to focus on profitability.”

3. verb

to slow down the pace of something

“The driver tried to slowdown and avoid the accident.”

Synonyms

  • downturn
  • recession
  • slowing

Antonyms

  • expansion
  • speedup