1. A time when business, work, or activity is slow or reduced; a quiet or inactive period
The retail industry experiences a slack period after the holiday season.
A indústria varejista experimenta um período de baixa atividade após a época festiva.
2. In manufacturing or production, a time when demand is low and operations run below capacity
During the slack period, the factory reduces its workforce temporarily.
Durante o período de baixa demanda, a fábrica reduz temporariamente sua força de trabalho.