ease up
ease up /iːz ʌp/
verb
-
()
Become less intense
(
ease off
, flag
, slacken off
, ease up
)
become less intense
-
()
Move in order to make room for someone for something
(
ease up
, yield
, move over
, give
, give way
)
move in order to make room for someone for something
The park gave way to a supermarket
The park gave way to a supermarket
Move over,' he told the crowd
Move over,' he told the crowd
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Reduce pressure or intensity
(
ease off
, ease up
, let up
)
reduce pressure or intensity
He eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down
he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down