Ease up
verb phrase
To gradually stop or reduce something.
When it started to ease up raining, we continued our hike.
Often appears as...
- rain will ease up
- pain is easing up
verb phrase
To relax or be less serious or severe.
You've been working too hard, you should ease up a bit.
Often appears as...
- ease up a bit
- need to ease up
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To lessen intensity or pace.
The runner eased up as he approached the finish line.
Often appears as...
- ease up on the gas
- ease up in the end
verb phrase
To gradually stop or reduce something.
When it started to ease up raining, we continued our hike.
Often appears as...
- rain will ease up
- pain is easing up
verb phrase
To relax or be less serious or severe.
You've been working too hard, you should ease up a bit.
Often appears as...
- ease up a bit
- need to ease up
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb phrase
To lessen intensity or pace.
The runner eased up as he approached the finish line.
Often appears as...
- ease up on the gas
- ease up in the end
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Expect Graduality
The phrase often indicates a gradual process, not an immediate halt.
After the storm peaked, it started to ease up over several hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Phenomena
Commonly used to describe changes in weather or natural conditions.
The wind will ease up by evening, making it perfect for sailing.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Sensations
Used to express relief from discomfort or pain.
After taking the medicine, her headache began to ease up.
Pro Tip 1/3Expect Graduality
The phrase often indicates a gradual process, not an immediate halt.
After the storm peaked, it started to ease up over several hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Phenomena
Commonly used to describe changes in weather or natural conditions.
The wind will ease up by evening, making it perfect for sailing.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Sensations
Used to express relief from discomfort or pain.
After taking the medicine, her headache began to ease up.
Pro Tip 1/3Expect Graduality
The phrase often indicates a gradual process, not an immediate halt.
After the storm peaked, it started to ease up over several hours.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Phenomena
Commonly used to describe changes in weather or natural conditions.
The wind will ease up by evening, making it perfect for sailing.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Sensations
Used to express relief from discomfort or pain.
After taking the medicine, her headache began to ease up.
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