Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
letup
noun
/ˈlɛt.ʌp/
Definition
A reduction or cessation of something unpleasant.
Examples
- After weeks of relentless rain, we finally saw a letup in the downpour.
- The work was exhausting, but there was a letup in the pace when the boss went on vacation.
Meaning
To decrease or diminish in intensity, especially in terms of pressure or severity.
Synonyms
- relief
- break
- pause
- respite
