slowdown

noun

slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down
a business slowdown

Examples of slowdown in a Sentence

The business had a slowdown after the holidays. disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus
Recent Examples on the Web However, the general-purpose DRAM market is seeing a slowdown. Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 However, there has been a slowdown in the labor market, which partly prompted the oversized rate reduction. Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024 Both, meanwhile, have also fallen victim to the broader demand slowdown in China. Chloe Berger, Fortune Europe, 26 Sep. 2024 Boeing needs to keep building the planes — despite a safety-minded slowdown in production — to keep its operations afloat amid a sizable cash crunch. Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slowdown 

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slowdown was in 1882

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Cite this Entry

“Slowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slowdown. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

slowdown

noun
slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down

Legal Definition

slowdown

noun
slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down of business operations by employees

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