slow up - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

slow up

to decrease in speed or paceto decrease in speed or pace

Examples

Synonyms

slow down slack slow slacken

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slow up

Third Person

slows up

Present Participle

slowing up

Past Tense

slowed up

Past Participle

slowed up

1

to decrease in speed or pace

As they reached the incline, the cyclists naturally began to slow up to conserve energy.
The production line started to slow up due to technical issues with the machinery.
As the weather worsened, the runners began to slow up, finding it challenging to maintain their pace.
As the sun set, the construction work on the highway naturally began to slow up.
The river current began to slow up as it entered the wider, calmer section.

Synonyms:

slow down slack slow slacken

2

to cause something or someone to proceed more slowly

The manager decided to slow the production up to ensure quality control.
The coach advised the team to slow their training up to prevent injuries.
Unexpected roadwork can slow up the progress of the construction project.
The heavy traffic in the city center can slow up your commute significantly.
She intentionally slowed the presentation up to allow for more detailed explanations.

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