slacken
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/ˈslækən/
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/ˈslækən/
To become or make something less strong, fast, or tight.
The horse's reins were slackened to allow it to move more freely.
馬の鎖を緩めて、より自由に動くことができるようにした。
To make something less tight or to become less tight.
The workers slackened their pace as the day grew hotter.
日が熱くなるにつれて、労働者は足を緩めた。