lågvarv

Swedish

Etymology

låg (low) + varv (revolution)

Noun

lågvarv n

  1. low revs, low RPM (of an engine or the like)
  2. (figuratively, often as "gå på lågvarv") sluggishness, "low gear"
    Projektet gick på lågvarv under många år efter grundarens död
    The project trudged along at a slow pace for many years after the death of the founder
    Produktionen gick på lågvarv
    Production was in low gear

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