Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ease-off

phrasal verb
/iːz ɔf/
Definition
To lessen the intensity, effort, or pressure of something.
Examples
  • After a busy week, I decided to ease off on my workout routine to recover.
  • She told him to ease off a bit and not be so hard on himself during the project.
Meaning
To reduce the amount of effort, pressure, or activity you are putting into something.
Synonyms
  • calm down
  • relax
  • reduce
  • let up