Slowdown: meaning, definitions and examples

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slowdown

 

[ ˈsloʊˌdaʊn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

general usage

A slowdown refers to a reduction in speed or rate, particularly in a process or activity. It can describe a temporary pause in growth or activity, often used in economic contexts to indicate a decrease in economic performance.

Synonyms

deceleration, decline, lag, slump

Examples of usage

  • The economic slowdown affected many businesses.
  • There was a noticeable slowdown in traffic during the storm.
  • The company reported a slowdown in sales this quarter.

Translations

Translations of the word "slowdown" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desaceleração

🇮🇳 धीमा होना

🇩🇪 Verlangsamung

🇮🇩 perlambatan

🇺🇦 уповільнення

🇵🇱 spowolnienie

🇯🇵 減速

🇫🇷 ralentissement

🇪🇸 ralentización

🇹🇷 yavaşlama

🇰🇷 감속

🇸🇦 تباطؤ

🇨🇿 zpomalování

🇸🇰 spomalenie

🇨🇳 减速

🇸🇮 upočasnitev

🇮🇸 hæging

🇰🇿 баяулатуш

🇬🇪 დაგვიანება

🇦🇿 yavaşlama

🇲🇽 ralentización

Etymology

The term 'slowdown' originated in the early 20th century, combining the word 'slow', which has Old English roots from 'slaw', meaning 'sluggish', and 'down', which denotes a reduction in speed or intensity. The combination reflects the idea of reducing pace, often used to describe economic conditions, as well as physical processes. As economic crises and fluctuations became more prevalent in the post-World War II era, the term gained prominence in discussions of economic health. Over time, 'slowdown' has been adopted across various fields, including technology, transportation, and manufacturing, to indicate a dip in performance or a gradual decrease in activity.