Meaning of the word "trail off" in English

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

trail off

US /treɪl ɔf/

UK /treɪl ɔf/

If a speaker or their voice trails off, they stop speaking or the sound of their voice becomes weaker and weaker and then stops.

Example:

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His voice trailed off as he realized his mistake.

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The conversation trailed off into silence.

Synonym:

fade away peter out die away dwindle subside

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