Slacken or cause to slacken in speed, as in The train slowed up as it approached the curve, or Come on, you're slowing me up. [Late 1800s] Also see
slow down, def. 1.
slow up
| Idioms: slow up |
| WordNet: slow up |
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The verb has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
become slow or slower
Synonyms: slow, slow down, slack, slacken
Meaning #2:
cause to proceed more slowly
Synonyms: slow, slow down
Meaning #3:
lose velocity; move more slowly
Synonyms: decelerate, slow, slow down, retard
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