Slowdown Meaning in English
word
ˈsɫoʊˌdaʊn
SLOW-down
slˈəʊdaʊn
sl-OH-down
Definition
A 'slowdown' is when something becomes slower or less active, like business, progress, or work speed.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in business, economics, and work contexts (e.g., 'economic slowdown'). Can also refer to people working less quickly. Informal; not usually used for physical objects slowing down (use 'deceleration' for that).
Spanish: ralentización - desaceleraciónPortuguese (BR): desaceleração - redução de ritmoPortuguese (PT): abrandamento - desaceleraçãoChinese (Simplified): 放缓 - 减速Chinese (Traditional): 放緩 - 減速Hindi: मंदी - गति में कमीArabic: تباطؤ - انخفاض السرعةBengali: মন্দা - ধীরগতিRussian: замедление - спад (деловой активности)Japanese: 減速 - 鈍化Vietnamese: sự chậm lại - sự suy giảmKorean: 감속 - 침체Turkish: yavaşlama - durgunlukUrdu: سست روی - سست روییIndonesian: perlambatan - penurunan
Example Sentences
There was a slowdown in the factory this morning.
basic
The company is preparing for an economic slowdown.
basic
We noticed a slowdown in sales last month.
basic
He blamed the hiring slowdown on recent budget cuts.
natural
After the holidays, there’s always a bit of a slowdown at work.
natural
We’re experiencing a tech slowdown, so new features may be delayed.
natural