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to ease up on
[phrase form: ease]
01
to soften one's approach by becoming more understanding
Examples
The teacher decided to ease up on the students during the challenging exam week.
Recognizing the employee 's efforts, the boss chose to ease up on the workload.
02
to reduce the force applied to a particular thing
Examples
The instructor advised the student to ease up on the accelerator, emphasizing the importance of a smoother driving experience.
Frustrated with the difficult chord, the music teacher encouraged the student to ease up on the strings to produce a cleaner sound.
03
to do or consume less of a particular thing
Examples
Concerned about caffeine intake, the doctor advised the patient to ease up on coffee consumption to improve sleep quality.
Feeling overwhelmed, the individual decided to ease up on social media, opting for more offline activities to reduce screen time.
