Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trail-off

verb

/ˈtreɪl ɒf/

Definition

To gradually become less audible or to diminish in intensity.

Examples

His voice began to trail off as he lost his train of thought.
The music slowly trailed off, leaving a peaceful silence in the room.
She noticed how the laughter from the party started to trail off as guests began to leave.

Meaning

The term ‘trail-off’ describes a process where something, often sound or a conversation, decreases slowly until it eventually fades away or comes to an end.