B1verbtransport
US/sloʊ/
UK/sləʊ/
to become slower, or to make something go or happen more slowly
More often (adjective): not moving, working or happening quickly
In context
Slow down! There's a school just around the corner.
Heavy traffic slowed us down, so we missed the start of the wedding.
Growth in tourism slowed during the rainy season.
Words that go with slow
verb + adverb
- slow downThe doctor told him to slow down and work fewer hours.
verb + noun
- slow the spreadWashing your hands can slow the spread of the virus.
- slow economic growthHigh interest rates may slow economic growth next year.
- slow the processMissing documents will only slow the process.
adverb + verb
- gradually slowThe train gradually slowed as it came into the station.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please speak slow for me.Correct: Please speak slowly. / Please slow down.