Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
let-up-on
phrasal verb
/ˈlɛt ʌp ɒn/
Definition
To relax or decrease a previous intensity of action or pressure.
Examples
- The coach decided to let up on the players after the intense training sessions.
- She finally let up on her demands once she saw how stressed her team was.
- After a month of relentless work, there was a much-needed let-up on the deadlines.
Meaning
The phrase means to ease off or to reduce the strictness, pressure, or intensity of something.
Synonyms
- ease off
- relax
- reduce
- let go
