Ease off
/ˈiːz ˈɒf/B2
UpperIntermediate
1. To diminish in severity or intensity.
- The storm began to ease off after midnight, and the winds calmed down.
- You should ease off pressure on the brake to make a smoother stop.
2. To become less strict or rigorous.
- The teacher decided to ease off on homework after students complained about the workload.
- Due to improved performance, management eased off the strict regulations.
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