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to level off
[phrase form: level]
01
to reach a stable or steady state after a period of fluctuation or change
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
off
Base verb
level
Present tense
level off
3rd person singular
levels off
Present participle
leveling off
Past simple
leveled off
Past participle
leveled off
Examples
Sales have leveled off after a period of rapid growth, indicating a more sustainable pace of expansion.
02
to become flat or horizontal after a period of rising or falling
Examples
The airplane leveled off at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
03
to make a surface or an object flat, even, or smooth
Examples
The gardener used a rake to level off the soil in the flower bed.
