Slowdown

Pronunciation: /ˈsloʊˌdaʊn/

Slowdown (noun)

  1. A time when something moves or happens more slowly than usual.
  2. A period when an economy grows more slowly, with less business activity and fewer jobs.
  3. A reduction in how fast a computer or program works, often due to heavy load or problems.

Examples

  • The slowdown made the ride feel smoother.
  • A slowdown happens when the road gets crowded.