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slack

slack / slack / slack / slack / slack / To make a rope or line less tight. / To become less active, intense, or fast.

AdjectiveNounTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Adjectiveslack

Not taut or held tightly.

"The rope went slack when he let go of the end."

Adjectiveslack

Careless, lazy, or lacking in diligence or effort.

"The company has been slack in its safety inspections."

Adjectiveslack

Slow or inactive, especially in terms of business or trade.

"Sales are usually slack during the winter months."

Nounslack

The loose part of a rope or chain that is not pulled tight.

"Leave some slack in the line so the boat can move."

Nounslack

"The factory workers are often reassigned during the slack season."

Transitive VerbTo make a rope or line less tight.

[~ something]

He slackened the cable to allow the load to drop.

Intransitive VerbTo become less active, intense, or fast.

The rain began to slack as the afternoon progressed.

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