1.b> (; ), , ( . i>); he slackened the ropes slightly i> / ; the rope slackened and he pulled his hand free ; he did not let her go, but his grip on her slackened , / ;
2.b> (off) (; ), , , .i> / ; she slackened her pace a little / ; we've been really busy, but things are starting to slacken off now , ; the heavy rain showed no signs of slackening off , / .