Meaning of the word "be slow off the mark" in English

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be slow off the mark

US /bi sloʊ ɔf ðə mɑrk/
UK /bi sloʊ ɔf ðə mɑrk/
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Idiom

1.

to be slow to understand, react, or do something

Example:
He tends to be slow off the mark when it comes to new technology.
The company was slow off the mark in adapting to market changes.
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