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to ease up
[phrase form: ease]
01
to reduce pressure, intensity, or pace of something to make someone feel more at ease
Examples
After weeks of intensive training, the coach decided to let the team ease up for a few days.
As the traffic congestion cleared, the commute started to ease up.
02
to move or adjust one's position to make room for someone or something
Examples
In the crowded elevator, people had to ease up to accommodate more passengers.
As the meeting room filled up, everyone had to ease up to allow latecomers to find a seat.
