Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ease-up

phrasal verb
/ˈiːz ʌp/
Definition
To reduce the intensity or effort of something.
Examples
  • After weeks of hard work, the team decided to ease up on their schedule.
  • He told her to ease up on the pressure she was putting on herself.
  • The coach decided to ease up on the training sessions as the game approached.
Meaning
Ease-up refers to making something less intense, stressful, or rigorous.
Synonyms
  • relax
  • calm down
  • let up
  • reduce