Slow-down

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of slowdown. alt-of, alternative

    "SR Operations Director David Simpson told RAIL that owing to social distancing and a slow-down in the supply chain, the '153s' had been delayed because the 'build phase' had not progressed as quickly as hoped."

Synonyms

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cutbackretardationretardationabatementactionafterthought

Example

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"Although there are wide variations in unemployment levels in different industries and in different parts of the country, every region is now being affected by the slow-down in the economy."

Etymology

Deverbal from slow down.

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