work slowly

/wɜːrk ˈsloʊli/

perform tasks at a relaxed pace

She prefers to work slowly to avoid mistakes.

She does her tasks carefully and deliberately to ensure accuracy.

general

to perform tasks at a relaxed pace, often to ensure accuracy or reduce stress

The artist works slowly to perfect every detail.

The artist takes time to ensure every part of the artwork is flawless.

Working slowly helps me stay focused and avoid burnout.

Taking a slower approach to tasks reduces stress and improves concentration.

Often used to describe a deliberate or careful approach to tasks, emphasizing quality over speed.

Collocations

work slowly but surelyprogress steadily and effectively over time

progressing steadily is more effective than rushing

When accuracy is important, working slowly can lead to better results.

Working slowly helps prevent mistakes and improves focus.

Combination of the verb 'work' (to perform a task) and the adverb 'slowly' (at a reduced speed).

Often used in contexts where precision or stress reduction is prioritized over speed.

work

to perform a task or job

verb

slowly

at a reduced speed

adverb

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