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Definition up the slack in British English

up the slack phrase

phrase
1

to improve an organization or system by using people, equipment, and money in a more effective way

Synonyms and related words
structure reorganize prioritize
2

to do the things that someone else is not able or willing to do

Example

Why should their colleagues have to pick up the slack?

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join in participate involve
3

to pull a rope so that it is no longer loose

Synonyms and related words
loosen unwind slacken
Definition up the slack in British English