slowing
verb (present participle)UK /ˈsləʊ.ɪŋ/
US /ˈsloʊ.ɪŋ/
Making something go more slowly.
The car is slowing down as it nears the school.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Becoming less fast or less active over time.
The rain is slowing to a light drizzle.
3. A decrease in the rate or speed of something.
Economists noted a slowing in price increases.
4. Making progress or action happen later than before.
Slowing the spread of the virus was the main goal.