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ease up

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌiːz ˈʌp/

ease up means: To become more relaxed or stop being so strict or demanding.

verb

RELAX PRESSUREB2

To become more relaxed or stop being so strict or demanding.

  • You need to ease up.
  • Our coach eased up on us after the match.
  • Will your boss ease up when this project ends?

How to use it: ease up on someone/something (You should ease up on the children.)

Similar words: relax, let up

Opposites: push harder

Common phrases: ease up a little, ease up on someone

SLOW DOWNB2

To move or drive more slowly.

  • Ease up before the bend.
  • She eased up when a child approached the road.
  • The runners eased up as they reached the finish.

Similar words: slow down

Opposites: speed up

Common phrases: ease up slightly, ease up before something

Questions about ease up

What does ease up mean?

To become more relaxed or stop being so strict or demanding.

What is ease up in other languages?

Türkçe: gevşemek · Español: aflojar · Français: relâcher la pression · Deutsch: lockerlassen · Italiano: allentare la pressione · 日本語: 力を抜く

How do you pronounce ease up?

It is pronounced /ˌiːz ˈʌp/.

How do you use ease up in a sentence?

You need to ease up. Our coach eased up on us after the match.

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