ease off
/iːz ɒf/phrasal verb★Intermediate— to reduce intensity or pressure◆phrasal verb
informal
to reduce the intensity, pressure, or speed of something
The manager asked the team to ease off on the overtime.
The manager requested the team to work fewer extra hours.
The rain finally eased off after hours of downpour.
The rain became lighter after a long period of heavy rain.
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Often used in contexts where gradual reduction is implied.
Collocations
ease off the pressurereduce the stress or demandsease off the acceleratorreduce speed gradually
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'ease off' when describing gradual reduction in effort, speed, or pressure.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
Ensure the context implies gradual reduction, not abrupt stopping.
📖Word Origin
From 'ease' (to make less difficult) + 'off' (to move away from).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal contexts to describe reducing effort, speed, or intensity.
Word Breakdown
ease
to make less difficult or intense
rootoff
to move away from or reduce
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