slows

[US]/[ˈsləʊz]/
[UK]/[ˈsloʊz]/

Translation

v. (present simple of slow)To move or operate at a lower speed.; To cause something to happen more gradually.; To become less active or energetic.

Phrases & Collocations

slows down

traffic slows

slows cooking

slows progress

slows reaction

slows growth

slowed pace

slows breathing

slows aging

slows economy

Example Sentences

the heavy rain slows traffic on the highway.

her recovery from the illness slows down gradually.

the economy slows in the final quarter of the year.

a strong wind slows the boat's progress across the lake.

the increasing competition slows company growth.

the aging process slows a person's metabolism.

applying the brakes slows the car down quickly.

the thick fog slows visibility significantly.

interest rates slows investment in new projects.

the decline in demand slows production rates.

the gentle slope slows the skier's descent.

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