1. to reduce the rate or pace at which something expands, increases, or develops
The central bank raised interest rates to slow down growth and control inflation.
O banco central aumentou as taxas de juros para desacelerar o crescimento e controlar a inflação.
2. to make progress, development, or expansion occur more gradually
New regulations are expected to slow down growth in the tech sector.
Novas regulamentações devem desacelerar o crescimento no setor de tecnologia.