verb🔗ShareNachlassen, sich lockernTo gradually decrease in intensity or tautness; to become slack."The pace slackened."Das Tempo ließ nach.physicsenergyactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNachlassen, lockernTo make slack, less taut, or less intense."The construction crew noticed the rope holding the scaffolding was slackening, so they tightened it immediately for safety. "Die Bauarbeiter bemerkten, dass sich das Seil, das das Gerüst hielt, lockerte, also zogen sie es sofort zur Sicherheit fest.conditionprocessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLöschen, wässernTo deprive of cohesion by combining chemically with water; to slake."to slacken lime"Kalk löschen.chemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareErschlaffung, LockerungThe act by which something slackens; loss of speed, tautness, etc."The slackening of the rope made it difficult to pull the boat ashore. "Die Erschlaffung des Seils erschwerte es, das Boot an Land zu ziehen.actionphysicsprocessconditiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading