slow off
C1 neutral intransitive
In simple words
To start slowly or to decelerate from the beginning of something
Literal meaning: To slow from a point of departure
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
To be slow in starting or to decelerate after a start
"The sprinter was slow off the blocks and never managed to close the gap."
Usage notes
Uncommon and found mainly in technical or sporting contexts, such as describing a vehicle or athlete being 'slow off the mark'. Often replaced by 'slow down' or 'ease off'.
Commonly used with
mark line start blocks pace
Forms
Base
slow off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slows off
he/she/it
Past simple
slowed off
yesterday
Past participle
slowed off
have + pp
-ing form
slowing off
continuous
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