slow out
C1 neutral intransitive
In simple words
To come out of something — like a corner in a race — more slowly than expected
Literal meaning: To come out slowly
Meanings
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."
Usage notes
Primarily a technical term in motorsport and cycling commentary. Not widely used in general everyday English.
Commonly used with
corner bend pit lane turn start
Forms
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
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Synonyms
decelerate come out slowly lose speed on exit
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