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to ease off
[phrase form: ease]
01
to become less severe, intense, or harsh
02
to reduce or moderate the quantity or intensity of something
03
to start treating someone less severely than before
ease off
v
Example
After the apology, the principal decided to ease off on the punishment for the student.
Recognizing the need for rest, the athlete chose to ease off on training for a few days.
The supervisor decided to ease off on the disciplinary measures and instead focus on constructive feedback.
Feeling fatigued, the team collectively decided to ease off on overtime hours for a more balanced work-life approach.
The teacher chose to ease off on the students who were struggling, offering additional support.
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