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.
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.