1. A slowdown in the rate of business growth, economic activity, or corporate performance
The company experienced business deceleration in the third quarter due to market conditions.
A empresa experimentou uma desaceleração dos negócios no terceiro trimestre devido às condições de mercado.
2. A reduction in the pace of economic expansion or commercial activity
Analysts warned of potential business deceleration if interest rates continued to rise.
Analistas alertaram para uma possível desaceleração dos negócios se as taxas de juros continuassem a subir.