Slackens

To become or make less active, intense, or slow; to decrease in intensity, pace, or force. This can apply to physical actions, emotions, economic activity, or even natural processes like the wind. It implies a gradual reduction, a letting up, or a decline from a previous state of greater intensity. The change from the initial intensity should be evident, with a noticeable difference in the subject's performance or characteristic.

Slackens meaning with examples

• As the storm moved inland, the wind gradually slackens, the howling subsiding into a gentle breeze. The once torrential rain lessened to a drizzle, allowing the residents to venture outside and begin assessing the damage left by the earlier fury of nature. This noticeable decrease in the wind's velocity provided some welcome relief after the ordeal.
• The runner, feeling the effects of the marathon, felt their pace begin to slacken. They tried to maintain their speed, but their legs grew heavy and tired, their breathing became more labored. With a weary sigh, they noticed the distance between them and the other racers grew, realizing their body was simply not holding up and must take a less intense pace.
• After the initial burst of enthusiasm, sales of the new product began to slacken. Marketing campaigns seemed less effective. To counteract the negative impact, the company launched new advertising strategies and lowered its prices in hopes to boost the falling numbers and rejuvenate the sales.
• With the end of the work week approaching, the employees' focus on tasks started to slacken. Productivity fell as discussions about weekend plans began to replace the usual work talk and work-related efforts. Their minds grew focused on thoughts of fun and relaxation, which left work taking second place at the close of business.