slowdown

See also: slow-down and slow down

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Etymology

Deverbal from slow down.

Noun

slowdown (plural slowdowns)

  1. A reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level of production, economic activity, etc.
    Synonym: retardation
    Antonyms: ramp-up, speedup, speed-up
    Hypernyms: abatement, cutback, diminution, restriction
    Coordinate terms: go-slow, recession, work-to-rule

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