Hledat
to taper
01
ubývat, zmenšovat se
to become smaller in size, amount, or number over time
Intransitive
02
zužovat, otupit
to gradually reduce the thickness or width of something towards one end
Transitive: to taper sth
Taper
01
svíčka, kámen
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
02
knôt, poziční šňůra
a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
03
zkosení, kužel
the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
04
kužel, taper
a convex shape that narrows toward a point
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Příklad
After the peak season, customer inquiries tapered.
By the end of the year, the energy consumption will have tapered due to the installation of energy-efficient systems.
The enthusiasm for the event is tapering as the date approaches.
The intensity of the storm was tapering as it moved away from the coast.
As the project nears completion, the workload begins to taper.
