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to ease off
[phrase form: ease]
01
to become less severe, intense, or harsh
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
inseparable
particle
off
base verb
ease
present tense
ease off
3rd person singular
eases off
present participle
easing off
past simple
eased off
past participle
eased off
Examples
As the storm moved away, the winds began to ease off, and the rain subsided.
02
to reduce or moderate the quantity or intensity of something
Examples
After completing a major project, she decided to ease off and take a well-deserved break.
03
to start treating someone less severely than before
Examples
After realizing the employee 's dedication, the manager decided to ease off on the strict rules.
