Ease off Meaning in English
expression
ˈiz/ /ˈɔf
EEZ-awf
ˈiːz/ /ˈɒf
EEZ-of
Definition
To become less intense or to reduce pressure, force, or speed. It can also mean to relax efforts or calm down a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal and used for things like weather ("The rain will ease off"), work ("You should ease off a little"), or pain. Usually not used for permanent stops, but a temporary reduction. Synonyms: 'let up', 'slacken off'. Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: aflojar - calmarsePortuguese (BR): diminuir - aliviarPortuguese (PT): abrandar - aliviarChinese (Simplified): 缓和下来 - 放松Chinese (Traditional): 緩和下來 - 放鬆Hindi: धीमा पड़ना - कम होनाArabic: يهدأ - يخفBengali: হালকা হওয়া - কমে আসাRussian: ослабевать - спадатьJapanese: 和らぐ - 弱まるVietnamese: dịu đi - giảm bớtKorean: 약해지다 - 느슨해지다Turkish: azalmak - hafiflemekUrdu: ہلکا ہونا - کم ہوناIndonesian: mereda - berkurang
Example Sentences
The pain will ease off after you rest.
basic
If the traffic doesn't ease off, we'll be late.
basic
The rain finally began to ease off.
basic
You need to ease off on the coffee before bed.
natural
My boss told me to ease off because I was working too hard.
natural
Once the pressure eases off, you’ll feel much better.
natural