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slacken

/ˈslækən/verb

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verb
  1. 1

    [I/T]

    to become or make sth less tight

    ढीला होना या करना

    • His grip slackened.
    • She slackened the ropes slightly.

    Synonyms loosen relax release

    Opposite tighten

  2. 2

    [I/T]

    to become or make sth slower or less active

    धीमा पड़ना, कम होना

    • Demand for cars has slackened.
    • Do not slacken your efforts just before the exam.

    Synonyms slow decrease lessen ease off

    Opposite accelerate increase

→Phrasal verbs 1

slacken off

to do sth with less energy or speed than before

ढील देना, सुस्त पड़ना

  • Sales usually slacken off after Diwali.
  • Don't slacken off now that the finals are near.