CEFR B1 · Verbs

slow down

/ˌsləʊ ˈdaʊn/ Headword: slow 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To slow down means to reduce the speed at which you are moving or doing something, or to make something happen at a slower rate.

Synonyms

decelerate ease up reduce speed take it easy

Antonyms

speed up accelerate hurry up rush

Translations

slow down in your language

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عربي

تباطأ يعني تقليل السرعة التي تتحرك بها أو تفعل شيئًا ما، أو جعل شيء يحدث بمعدل أبطأ.

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اردو

آہستہ کرنے کا مطلب ہے اس رفتار کو کم کرنا جس پر آپ حرکت کر رہے ہیں یا کچھ کر رہے ہیں، یا کسی چیز کو آہستہ رفتار سے ہونے دینا۔

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हिंदी

धीमा करने का मतलब है उस गति को कम करना जिस पर आप चल रहे हैं या कुछ कर रहे हैं, या किसी चीज़ को धीमी गति से होने देना।

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中文

放慢速度意味着降低你移动或做某事的速度，或者让某事以较慢的速度发生。

Easy Explanation

It means to go less fast. You can move more slowly. Or you can make something happen at a slower speed.

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Memory TipImagine a car hitting the brakes to 'slow down'.

Contextual Examples

The doctor told him to slow down (go slower) and relax more to improve his health.

Can you please slow down (reduce speed) a bit? I can't keep up with you.

Traffic started to slow down (move slower) as we approached the city center.

Pronunciation & Context