2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'SLOW'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'SLOW'

Slow down

1. Reduce speed
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The car SLOWED DOWN when they saw the police.
2. Become less active
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: It is important to slow down, rest, and eat sensibly.

Slow up

1. Slow the progress of something
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The negotiations were SLOWED UP by the arguments.