slowdown

CEFRB2

/ˈsloʊˌdaʊn/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    A reduction in speed or activity.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level of production, economic activity, etc.

Examples

  • Japan's foreign aid is decreasing in part because of an economic slowdown at home.

  • We should not use foreign workers as a buffer against Japan's economic slowdown.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

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In context

  • Today Algeria is facing a situation of slowdown.

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Origin

noun

Etymology tree English slow downdeverb. English slowdown Deverbal from slow down.