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- Dictionaryslack/slak/
adjective
- 1. not taut or held tightly in position; loose: "a slack rope" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of business or trade) characterized by a lack of work or activity; quiet: "business was rather slack"
noun
- 1. the part of a rope or line which is not held taut; the loose or unused part: "I picked up the rod and wound in the slack" Similar
- 2. a spell of inactivity or laziness: "he slept deeply, refreshed by a little slack in the daily routine" Similar
verb
- 1. loosen (something, especially a rope): "slacking the outhaul allows you to adjust the sail"
- 2. decrease or reduce in intensity, quantity, or speed: "the flow of blood slacked off" Similar Opposite
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Slack can be an adjective, noun, or verb with different meanings related to looseness, activity, or work. Learn how to use slack in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
- English (US)
SLACK meaning: 1. not tight; loose: 2. showing little...
- Znaczenie Slack, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
SLACK definicja: 1. not tight; loose: 2. showing little...
- Slack Spanish Translation
SLACK translate: flojo, descuidado, soltura [feminine,...
- Slack: Korean Translation
slack translate: 늘어진, 태만한. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Slack: Italian Translation
SLACK translate: allentato, lento, non teso, indolente,...
- Slack: Arabic Translation
SLACK translate: رَخو, مُهْمِل. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Slack: Catalan Translation
slack translate: fluix, descurat. Learn more in the...
- Slack: French Translation
SLACK translate: mou [masculine], détendu/-ue, faible,...
- English (US)
Slack can be an adjective, verb, or noun with different meanings related to carelessness, looseness, or leeway. Learn the synonyms, examples, and history of slack from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Slack can be an adjective, noun, or verb with different meanings related to tightness, activity, or work. Learn how to use slack in different contexts with examples from business, academic, and everyday English.
noun. a slack condition or part. the part of a rope, sail, or the like, that hangs loose, without strain upon it. a decrease in activity, as in business or work: a sudden slack in output. Synonyms: relaxation. a period of decreased activity. Geography. a cessation in a strong flow, as of a current at its turn.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word 'slack' in British and American English. Find synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and examples of 'slack' as an adjective, verb, noun, and adverb.
Slack can be an adjective meaning loose, not tight, or not busy, or a verb meaning to work less hard. Learn how to use slack in different contexts and see translations in other languages.
Slack can mean loose, negligent, slow, or a mixture of coal fragments. It can also be a verb, an adverb, or a noun with different meanings. See examples and synonyms for slack.