slowdown

noun

slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down
a business slowdown

Examples of slowdown in a Sentence

The business had a slowdown after the holidays. disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus
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That figure is a tick down from the 2.5% print of August, implying a slowdown in price growth. Natasha Turak,matt Clinch, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, people in China have seen their economic prospects dim as the country has struggled to fully rebound following its stringent pandemic controls amid a wider slowdown and property market crisis, among other challenges. Simone McCarthy, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024 On Thursday’s earnings call, chief digital officer Michael Nash pointed to a slowdown in advertising growth on streaming services as a primary cause for the decline. Jem Aswad, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024 After some spectacular success early in the season – Darnold hooked up with Justin Jefferson on a 97-yard TD pass in Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers – there has been a slowdown in production. Steve Silverman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slowdown 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slowdown was in 1882

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“Slowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slowdown. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

slowdown

noun
slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down

Legal Definition

slowdown

noun
slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down of business operations by employees

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