Slowdown

Word SLOWDOWN
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Definitions and meanings of "Slowdown"

What do we mean by slowdown?

The act or process of slowing down; a slackening of pace. noun

A reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level of production, etc. noun

The act of slowing down or falling behind noun

A reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level of production, etc.

(n) an event in which large groups of people are invited to slow down or even put their lives on hold in favor of a single night of debauchery, celebration, and mayhem Urban Dictionary

The way that a previously fast sounding song sounds slow after listening to a really fast song Urban Dictionary

A malady affecting black people that causes them to walk very slowly.Those that suffer from racial slowdown the most are those who must walk near or behind people who have racial slowdown. Those with the aforementioned condition are well known to block doorways and small corridors while walking slowly and speaking loudly. Curiously enough, the affects of racial slowdown on blacks does not transfer to running, in fact, the exact opposite occurs during this exercise. There is no known cure for racial slowdown but the best thing to do is to generally avoid those suffering from the condition. Urban Dictionary

Tim Kasher's (lead singer of the band Cursive and the band the Good Life) old band that he had when he had from 93 to 95. They were signed to Lumberjack Records (which is now known as Saddle-Creek Records). Urban Dictionary

When you're speeding and everything around you slows down to the speed limit, you had better do like wise. Somebody with a radar detector or a keen eye knows more than you. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Slowdown

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The word "slowdown" in example sentences

Well, I wouldn't use the word slowdown as much as I use the word caution.

The maker of industrial goods from controls to tools market cap $37 billion is a bellwether as the word slowdown creeps into parlance in unsettling ways, especially as politicos yammer about the U.S debt cap.

Part of the slowdown is a result of investors reducing their target exposure to the asset class. ❋ John Jannarone (2010)

Though several mortgage lenders, including JPMorgan, recently suspended foreclosures amid concerns that some may have been done improperly, the slowdown is not expected to apply to foreclosures stemming from unpaid taxes. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

The impact of the global slowdown is seen on the placements too. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Palestinian officials said if the settlement slowdown is extended for two months and talks resume, the period would be used to try to hammer out an agreement on a border between Israel and a future Palestinian state. ❋ AP (2010)

BMO Capital Markets analyst Connie Maneaty said in a research note that Colgate's earnings projections for 2011 represents a slowdown from the 12% growth it has averaged over the past five years. ❋ Tess Stynes (2010)

Some brokers say growing uncertainty about the budget crisis and a possible long-term slowdown in leasing could weigh on the prices investors are willing to pay for Washington buildings. ❋ Maura Webber Sadovi (2011)

The second quarter estimate is a sharp slowdown from a 3.7 percent growth rate logged in the first quarter. ❋ AP (2010)

Those include the purchasing managers 'index for the dominant services sector which, though it lifted to 52.8 in September from 51.3 in August, implied a significant slowdown from the second quarter. ❋ Natasha Brereton (2010)

Although the PMI-services survey implies positive growth in the U. K.'s largest sector in the third quarter, it suggests a sharp slowdown from the second quarter, Ms. Redwood said. ❋ Ilona Billington (2010)

If some analysts and industry insider say it is bracing for a significant, long-term slowdown or even contraction, "it's a joke," he said. ❋ Norihiko Shirouzu (2011)

[Slowdown] at [my place] tonight, bring plenty of [booze]! ❋ High Up Low Down (2009)

After listening to [A Kiss], by [Bad Meets Evil], [Fast Lane] was on slowdown ❋ UG-Madman (2012)

[Marvin] suffers [greatly] from racial slowdown, and very sadly, [the condition] causes him to block corridors so no one can get through. ❋ B. Q. (2006)

I LOVE [Slowdown Virginia]! Tim sounds so good, but the lyrics are silly. You can [see how] much he's [grown]. ❋ Chelsea (2005)

I was bird-dogging [fifteen] over on I-whatever when somebody saw a cop ahead, so we all did the obligatory slowdown for the next [mile] before [lighting up] again. ❋ Felix77 (2010)

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