slow-up

[ sloh-uhp ]

noun

1. a delay or retardation in progress or activity; slowdown.

Word History and Origins

Origin of slow-up¹

First recorded in 1890–95; noun use of verb phrase slow up

Idioms and Phrases

Slacken or cause to slacken in speed, as in The train slowed up as it approached the curve , or Come on, you're slowing me up . [Late 1800s] Also see slow down , def. 1.

Example Sentences

Britain's Jeremiah Azu was running well when he slowed up halfway through with an injury.

From BBC

The bonus was the out came before Fraley, who had slowed up, could cross home plate.

From Seattle Times

The pace is slowing up - Classic Concorde and Johnson's Blue remain at the front.

From BBC

The Kraken have slowed up, played down and let teams hang around that shouldn’t have.

From Seattle Times

Dupont said the Springboks had slowed up ruck ball and that he was unsure O'Keeffe's performance "was up to the level of what was at stake".

From BBC

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