ease off — to gradually become less intense, severe, or frequent
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to gradually become less intense, severe, or frequent
Pronunciation (IPA): /iːz ɔːf/
Example Sentences
- My boss finally eased off after I explained I was working three jobs to pay for my pet hamster's yoga classes.
- The storm is expected to ease off by evening.
- He decided to ease off his intense workout routine after his muscles started filing a formal complaint.
ease off
NOUN[/iːz ɔːf/]
to gradually become less intense, severe, or frequent
to gradually become less intense, severe, or frequent
The freeze begins to ease off in the gentle breeze!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'ease' derives from Old French 'aise' meaning comfort or ease, while 'off' functions as an adverbial particle meaning away or apart. Combined together, 'ease off' evolved to denote a gradual reduction in pressure or intensity, allowing something to become more comfortable or relaxed.
Breakdown
ease (from Old French aise, meaning comfort) + off (adverbial particle meaning away or diminishing) = to gradually reduce pressure or intensity; to become less severe or demanding.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss finally eased off after I explained I was working three jobs to pay for my pet hamster's yoga classes.”
“The storm is expected to ease off by evening.”
“He decided to ease off his intense workout routine after his muscles started filing a formal complaint.”
“The company will ease off production during the summer months.”
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