Meaning of the word "ease the tension" in English

What does "ease the tension" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ease the tension

US /iːz ðə ˈtɛnʃən/
UK /iːz ðə ˈtɛnʃən/

Idiom

to make a situation less tense or stressful

Example:
He told a joke to ease the tension in the room.
A good mediator can often ease the tension between conflicting parties.