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slacking off

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb slack off has 1 sense
  1. abate, let up, slack off, slack, die away - become less in amount or intensity; "The storm abated"; "The rain let up after a few hours"
    --1 is one way to decrease, diminish, lessen, fall
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Term: Slacking Off

Description

Slacking off refers to the act of doing less work than is expected or necessary, typically due to laziness, lack of focus, or a desire to avoid tasks or responsibilities. It can be seen as a form of procrastination and can occur in various contexts such as work, school, or personal projects.

Examples

As a Verb:

1. She has been slacking off lately, not putting in the effort required for the project.

2. I noticed he was slacking off during the meeting, constantly checking his phone instead of participating.

3. The team's productivity declined because some employees started slacking off and not meeting their deadlines.

As a Noun:

1. The boss noticed a decrease in productivity, and the culprit was identified as the slacking off of the staff.

2. The consequences of slacking off can lead to missed opportunities and a decline in overall performance.

3. He admitted that his slacking off had hurt his academic performance in school.

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