Slow down - translation, pronunciation and examples
slow down
reduce speed
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When to use slow down
замедляться
сейчас замедлиться
здесь замедлиться
замедлять движение
немного замедлиться
slow down usage examples
Возле заповедника нужно замедляться — животные переходят дорогу в сумерках.
Slow down near the nature reserve — animals cross the road at dusk.
На мокрой дороге во время сильного дождя нужно замедляться, чтобы избежать заноса.
Slow down on wet roads during heavy rain to avoid skidding.
Similar words
to reduce speed or the rate of a process; general, neutral
to reduce speed (verb) or not fast (adjective); more general/simple
to slow or reduce the driving force or speed of a process or activity; often used metaphorically
to apply brakes or take an action to reduce speed; more specific than general slowing
to reduce intensity or speed gradually; slightly more idiomatic
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slow down synonyms
What's the difference between slow down / slow / lose momentum / brake / ease off / slacken
to reduce speed or the rate of a process; general, neutral
Cars slowed down as they approached the junction.
Машины замедлились, когда подъезжали к перекрёстку.
The runner slowed near the finish line.
Бегун замедлился у финишной черты.
to slow or reduce the driving force or speed of a process or activity; often used metaphorically
The campaign began strong but soon lost momentum.
Кампания началась мощно, но вскоре потеряла импульс.
to apply brakes or take an action to reduce speed; more specific than general slowing
He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.
Он резко затормозил, чтобы не сбить собаку.
The rain eased off, so we went outside.
Дождь стал слабеть, поэтому мы вышли на улицу.
Production slackened during the slow season.
Производство ослабло в межсезонье.
to reduce in intensity (often used for weather or unpleasant conditions); somewhat idiomatic
The storm finally let up after midnight.
Шторм наконец ослаб после полуночи.
The noise gradually abated as the night went on.
Шум постепенно утих по мере наступления ночи.
to become less intense, violent, or severe; common in both spoken and written but more formal than 'slow down'
After the earthquake the shaking subsided.
После землетрясения толчки утихли.
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How to pronounce slow down and what this word means
slow down translation: замедляться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce slow down
/tə ˈsləʊ daʊn/
slow down translation
замедляться
slow down examples
Slow down near the nature reserve — animals cross the road at dusk.
slow down transcription
/tə ˈsləʊ daʊn/, /ˈsloʊ daʊn/
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Questions about this word
slow down meaning: what does it mean?
reduce speed
slow down pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
slow down is pronounced as /tə ˈsləʊ daʊn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
slow down definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Slow down near the nature reserve — animals cross the road at dusk. Translation: Возле заповедника нужно замедляться — животные переходят дорогу в сумерках.
Is slow down part of Climate and Ecology vocabulary?
Yes, slow down (замедляться) can be learned in the Climate and Ecology topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is slow down part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, slow down (замедляться) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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