slacken

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

slack·en [slacken slackens slackened slackening] BrE [ˈslækən] NAmE [ˈslækən] verb
1. intransitive, transitive to gradually become, or to make sth become, slower, less active, etc.
Syn: ↑relax
•~ (off) We've been really busy, but things are starting to slacken off now.
•~ sth She slackened her pace a little (= walked a little more slowly).
2. intransitive, transitive to become, or to make sth become, less tight
Syn: ↑loosen
•His grip slackened and she pulled away from him.
•~ sth He slackened the ropes slightly.
Verb forms:

Example Bank:
•His grip slackened a little and she pulled away.
•Slacken off the ropes.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  remit, slack, slack up, relax, slow, slow down, slow up