to slow down
verb/ɐlẽˈtaɾ/medium
a·len·tar
Definitions
1To reduce speed or pace.
The driver slowed down when he saw the pedestrian crossing.
Economic growth has slowed down this quarter.
Common collocations
slow down the pace
2To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
His success encouraged others to try.
She encouraged me to apply for the job.
Common collocations
encourage someone
Etymology
Do latim 'alentare', variante de 'lentare' (tornar lento).