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

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

On Friday, top Chinese officials are expected to unveil more details about Beijing's plans to tackle the slowdown of the world's second largest economy.

From BBC

The walkout by around 30,000 Boeing workers started on 13 September, leading to a dramatic slowdown at the plane maker's factories and deepening a crisis at the company.

From BBC

Related Words

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