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Definition ease off in British English

ease off phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

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
2

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

Example

Ease off a bit as you go round the bend.

Synonyms and related words
slow down let up slow
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 ill.

Synonyms and related words
wind down knock off shut up shop
Definition ease off in British English