B2nounbusinessmoney
US/ˈsloʊ.daʊn/
UK/ˈsləʊ.daʊn/
a reduction in speed, activity or growth
In context
Economists expect a slowdown in growth next year.
A slowdown on the highway made us late for the meeting.
The factory announced a production slowdown because of missing parts.
Words that go with slowdown
adjective + noun
- economic slowdownAn economic slowdown hit small businesses hardest.
- sharp slowdownThere was a sharp slowdown in house sales.
- global slowdownA global slowdown reduced demand for oil.
noun + preposition
- slowdown inAnalysts noticed a slowdown in hiring.
- signs of a slowdownThere are signs of a slowdown in the housing market.
verb + noun
- cause a slowdownHeavy rain caused a slowdown on the roads.