1 C1 neutral
(Sport/motorsport) To exit a corner, bend, or section of a course at lower than optimal speed
"He slowed out of the final chicane and lost two places before the finish line."
slow out
C1 neutral intransitive
To exit or emerge at a reduced speed, particularly in motorsport or competitive contexts
In plain English
To come out of something — like a corner in a race — more slowly than expected
What does "slow out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To come out slowly
Actually means
To come out of something — like a corner in a race — more slowly than expected
Usage tip
Primarily a technical term in motorsport and cycling commentary. Not widely used in general everyday English.
Words that pair with "slow out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
corner bend pit lane turn start
How to conjugate "slow out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
slow out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slows out
he/she/it
Past simple
slowed out
yesterday
Past participle
slowed out
have + pp
-ing form
slowing out
continuous
Hear "slow out" in the wild
Listen to native speakers using "slow out" in real YouTube videos — click a clip to watch it on Looplines.
Other ways to say "slow out"
Swap in when you want variety — tap a linked one to explore it.
come out slowly decelerate lose speed on exit
Keep exploring
Jump to every phrasal verb built on the same verb, particle, or level.