verb🔗ShareTo make (something) run, move, etc. less quickly; to reduce the speed of."The driver is slowing the car as he approaches the stop sign. "actionphysicsprocessmachinevehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep from going quickly; to hinder the progress of."The heavy rain is slowing our drive to school. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become slow; to slacken in speed; to decelerate.""The car is slowing down as it approaches the red light." "physicsactionprocessvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA deceleration; a slowing down."The traffic jam caused a noticeable slowing of our commute. "actionprocessphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
