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Meaning of the word "ease off" in English

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ease off

US /iːz ˈɔːf/
UK /iːz ɒf/
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Phrasal Verb

to reduce in degree, speed, or intensity

Example:
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The rain began to ease off after an hour.
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You need to ease off on the sugar if you want to be healthier.
Synonym:
abate subside let up slacken relax
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ease ease up ease up on off off and on switch off take off