Go-slow

Go-slow

GO-SLOW ˈɡəʊsləʊ
Noun

Deliberate work slowdown.

Example Sentences

"On a go-slow."
"Called a go-slow."

Etymology & History

British industrial action. Work-to-rule protest.

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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