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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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