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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
Examples
Sales have leveled off after a period of rapid growth, indicating a more sustainable pace of expansion.
The unemployment rate has leveled out in recent months, suggesting a stabilization in the labor market.
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.
As the car approached the top of the hill, the road leveled out and became less steep.
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.
The carpenter used a plane to level off the surface of the wooden table.
