Slow down Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsɫoʊ/ /ˈdaʊn

SLOH DOWN

UK

slˈəʊ/ /dˈaʊn

sloh DOWN

Definition

To move, act, or happen at a lower speed, or to make something or someone do so. It can also mean to relax and reduce stress or activity.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both literal (cars, machines, running) and figurative (life pace, stress) senses. Used as a phrasal verb; often told as advice: "slow down". Can also mean relax, especially when someone is stressed or doing too much.

• Spanish: reducir la velocidad - ir más despacio - calmarse
• Portuguese (BR): diminuir a velocidade - desacelerar - acalmar-se
• Portuguese (PT): abrandar - diminuir a velocidade - acalmar-se
• Chinese (Simplified): 减速 - 慢下来 - 放慢
• Chinese (Traditional): 減速 - 慢下來 - 放慢
• Hindi: धीमा करना - गति कम करना
• Arabic: أبطئ - هدئ السرعة
• Bengali: গতি কমানো - ধীরে চলা
• Russian: замедлиться - сбавить скорость
• Japanese: スピードを落とす - ゆっくりする
• Vietnamese: chậm lại - giảm tốc độ
• Korean: 속도를 늦추다 - 천천히 하다
• Turkish: yavaşlamak - yavaşlatmak
• Urdu: آہستہ کرنا - رفتار کم کرنا
• Indonesian: memperlambat - melambat

Example Sentences

Please slow down when you speak.

basic

Cars must slow down near schools.

basic

You look tired. Maybe you should slow down a bit.

basic

Can you slow down? I can’t keep up with you!

natural

Life gets so busy; sometimes you need to slow down and enjoy the moment.

natural

If you don’t slow down, you’ll burn out soon.

natural