slowdown

Definitions

A decline in the rate of activity, production, or economic growth.

A deliberate reduction in the speed of work by employees as a form of industrial protest.

A decrease in speed or velocity.

Examples

The unexpected slowdown in the economy has caused many businesses to reconsider their expansion plans.

Traffic began to clear up after the initial slowdown caused by the construction work on the highway.

Synonyms

deceleration downturn slump stagnation recession letup slackening

Antonyms

acceleration upturn boom growth expansion speedup advancement