"When approaching a bend in the road, slow down, and speed up after leaving it."
2.VerbTo reduce the velocity, speed, or tempo of something.
"With a comfortable lead, the football team slowed down the tempo of the game."
3.VerbTo become less intense, enthusiastic, etc., usually with a positive connotation, implying that one is stripped of exaggerated or unnecessary eagerness.
"Whoa, slow down there, bucko. Everyone will get a chance. Be patient."