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slow down

to decrease speed; to go slower. Please slow down. You are going too fast.

See also: down, slow

slow down

1. Delay, retard, reduce speed, as in She slowed down the sled by dragging her foot, or Slow down, Bill; you're driving much too fast. [First half of 1800s] Also see slow up.

2. Become less active or vigorous, as in Now that I'm in my seventies I find I've slowed down quite a bit. [Second half of 1800s]

See also: down, slow

slow down

v.

1. To decrease the speed or rate of something: The chef slowed down the mixer and added some flour to the batter. We slowed the boat down as we entered the harbor.

2. To move, work, or happen at a slower rate: We slowed down so that we could read the road sign.

3. To delay someone or something; retard someone or something: An injury slowed down the runner. A virus has slowed my computer down.

See also: down, slow