Phrasal Verbs

slow down

This page is about the phrasal verb slow down

Meaning

to become slower, or to make someone or something go slower

Synonym

slow up

For example

  • slow down You're walking too fast. Could you slow down a bit?

  • slow down sth/sb The poor economy will slow down our growth rate this year.

  • slow sth/sb down These heavy loads are slowing the donkeys down, you know.

Quick Quiz

A plane usually slows down

a. before it takes off

b. after it has landed

c. while passengers are getting off
a) before it takes off b) after it has landed c) while passengers are getting off

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Contributor: Matt Errey