slows
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈsɫoʊz// UK //slˈəʊz// slows
v. to move or happen at a lower speed. You use this when something starts to go less fast than before.
v. to reduce the speed of an object or process. Third-person singular present form of 'slow'; functions as a transitive or intransitive verb.
The car slows down as it approaches the red light.
The runner slows her pace during the final lap to save energy for the sprint.
Economic growth often slows during periods of high interest rates as consumers reduce their spending on luxury goods.
Usage
Often paired with the particle 'down' to emphasize a gradual reduction in speed.