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Definition ease off in American English

ease off phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

to go more slowly, especially when you are driving or running fast

Example

Ease off a bit as you go around the bend.

Synonyms and related words
slow down let up slow
2

if something unpleasant or annoying eases off, it becomes less unpleasant or annoying

Example

If the rain eases off overnight, we'll leave in the morning.

Example

The pain should ease off after a couple of hours.

Synonyms and related words
improve recover look up
3

to give something less effort or energy, especially when you have been working very hard

Example

If she doesn't ease off at work, she'll make herself sick.

Synonyms and related words
wind down knock off clock off
Definition ease off in American English