slow down
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slow down
An intransitive phrasal verb is a phrasal verb that does not require a direct object (e.g., to sit up).
2. (figurative) (to do less)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. ralentir (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Ciaran seems much happier since he slowed down and stopped thinking about work all the time.Ciaran semble bien plus heureux depuis qu’il a ralenti et arrêté de penser au travail tout le temps.
b. se ménager
If you don't learn to slow down, you'll give yourself a heart attack.Si tu n'apprends pas à te ménager, tu vas finir par avoir une crise cardiaque.
A transitive phrasal verb is a phrasal verb that requires a direct object (e.g., to pick up [the phone]).
a. ralentir
The company always slows down production after the holidays.L’entreprise ralentit toujours la production après les fêtes.
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