slacken off
The phrase "slacken off" is often used to describe a reduction in activity, effort, or intensity, and can apply to both physical and non-physical contexts.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To become less active, intense, or vigorous.
Example
- After working hard all morning, they decided to slacken off in the afternoon.
B2General
(informal)To reduce the speed, intensity, or effort in an activity or process.
Example
- You can slacken off your pace now that we're ahead of schedule.
B2Physical
(technical)To loosen or become less tight.
Example
- Make sure not to slacken off the rope too much or it might slip.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "slacken off":
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