Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taper-off
phrasal verb
/ˈteɪ.pər ɒf/
Definition
To gradually decrease in quantity, intensity, or extent.
Examples
- As the sun set, the light began to taper off.
- After a steady increase, the sales started to taper off in the last quarter.
- We need to taper off our spending as our budget gets tighter.
Meaning
To diminish or decline gradually over time.
Synonyms
- dwindle
- decline
- abate
- weaken
