Ease up
/iːz ʌp/B2
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1. To become less severe or intense; to relax or loosen its strictness.
- The boss told the team to ease up on the workload after they complained about stress.
- Traffic finally eased up after the rush hour.
- If you ease up on your sternness, the children might feel more comfortable talking to you.
2. To slow down or decrease in speed or effort.
- The runner began to ease up in the final lap, saving energy for the sprint finish.
- You should ease up a bit so you don't burn out before the project is complete.
- The storm is supposed to ease up by tonight, according to the weather forecast.
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