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.
말의 손끈을 풀어줘서 자유롭게 움직일 수 있게 했다.
To make something less tight or to become less tight.
The workers slackened their pace as the day grew hotter.
날씨가 더워짐에 따라 노동자들은 속도를 늦추었다.