Tail off

verb

To gradually decrease in intensity or volume.

The sound of the music starts to tail off as you move away from the speakers.
Visual representation of "tail off" - To gradually decrease in intensity or volume

Often appears as...

  • sound tails off
  • interest tails off
verb

To slowly come to an end.

After a heated discussion, the conversation began to tail off.
Visual representation of "tail off" - To slowly come to an end

Often appears as...

  • conversation tails off
  • effort tails off
verb

To gradually decrease in intensity or volume.

The sound of the music starts to tail off as you move away from the speakers.
Visual representation of "tail off" - To gradually decrease in intensity or volume

Often appears as...

  • sound tails off
  • interest tails off
verb

To slowly come to an end.

After a heated discussion, the conversation began to tail off.
Visual representation of "tail off" - To slowly come to an end

Often appears as...

  • conversation tails off
  • effort tails off
Definition 1 of 2
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Sensory Fading

Used when senses like sound or sight gradually reduce in strength.

Illustration for Sensory Fading
The echo of the sirens tailed off in the distance.
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Interest Decline

Refers to slowly losing interest or attention over time.

Illustration for Interest Decline
As the lecture dragged on, students' attention began to tail off.
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Emotional Cooling

Describes emotions decreasing in intensity, such as excitement or anger.

Illustration for Emotional Cooling
His initial anger tailed off once he understood the situation.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sensory Fading

Used when senses like sound or sight gradually reduce in strength.

Illustration for Sensory Fading
The echo of the sirens tailed off in the distance.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Interest Decline

Refers to slowly losing interest or attention over time.

Illustration for Interest Decline
As the lecture dragged on, students' attention began to tail off.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Cooling

Describes emotions decreasing in intensity, such as excitement or anger.

Illustration for Emotional Cooling
His initial anger tailed off once he understood the situation.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sensory Fading

Used when senses like sound or sight gradually reduce in strength.

Illustration for Sensory Fading
The echo of the sirens tailed off in the distance.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Interest Decline

Refers to slowly losing interest or attention over time.

Illustration for Interest Decline
As the lecture dragged on, students' attention began to tail off.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Cooling

Describes emotions decreasing in intensity, such as excitement or anger.

Illustration for Emotional Cooling
His initial anger tailed off once he understood the situation.
Visual representation of the word "Tail off"

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