slowdown

[ sloh-doun ]

noun

1. a slowing down or delay in progress, action, etc.

   Synonyms: flagging, decline, falloff

2. a deliberate slowing of pace by workers to win demands from their employers.
3. Sports. a holding or passing tactic by a team to retain possession of the ball, puck, etc., or use up a maximal amount of time, as to safeguard a lead or thwart a high-scoring opponent.

slowdown

/ ˈsləʊˌdaʊn /

noun

1. the usual US and Canadian word for go-slow
2. any slackening of pace

Word History and Origins

Origin of slowdown¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; noun use of verb phrase slow down

Example Sentences

“China’s retail sector is grappling with headwinds from the broader economic slowdown, with consumer confidence yet to fully recover, ” said James Yang, a partner in retail and consumer products at management consulting firm, Bain & Company.

From BBC

The California economy has been in a gradual slowdown over the last two years, Petek said.

From Los Angeles Times

How have your careers been affected by the current slowdown in the film and TV industry, as well as the broader political climate?

From Los Angeles Times

Ben Jones, lead economist at the CBI business group, said firms had widely reported "a slowdown in decision making" prior to the Budget.

From BBC

Despite the slowdown, wages are still rising faster than inflation.

From BBC

Related Words

• deceleration
• decline
• delay
• downtrend
• downturn
• drop
• drop-off
• falloff
• slackening
• stagnation
• strike