Wean off
phrasal verb
To gradually stop using something or doing something over a period of time.
I'm trying to wean off coffee by drinking less each day.
Often appears as...
- wean off drugs
- wean off medication
phrasal verb
In medicine, to slowly stop a patient from using a medicine or treatment.
The doctor is weaning her off her pain medication gradually.
Often appears as...
- wean off medication
- wean off drugs
phrasal verb
To gradually stop using something or doing something over a period of time.
I'm trying to wean off coffee by drinking less each day.
Often appears as...
- wean off drugs
- wean off medication
phrasal verb
In medicine, to slowly stop a patient from using a medicine or treatment.
The doctor is weaning her off her pain medication gradually.
Often appears as...
- wean off medication
- wean off drugs
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Progressive Reduction
Focus on the gradual aspect of stopping, and not an immediate halt.
He's weaning off sugary snacks by eating fruit instead.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Effort
It implies a personal challenge or initiative to voluntarily stop a habit.
She's weaning off social media for better productivity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Abrupt
Understand that 'wean off' suggests a comfortable pace without sudden changes.
They're weaning off television by watching one less show every week.
Pro Tip 1/3Progressive Reduction
Focus on the gradual aspect of stopping, and not an immediate halt.
He's weaning off sugary snacks by eating fruit instead.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Effort
It implies a personal challenge or initiative to voluntarily stop a habit.
She's weaning off social media for better productivity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Abrupt
Understand that 'wean off' suggests a comfortable pace without sudden changes.
They're weaning off television by watching one less show every week.
Pro Tip 1/3Progressive Reduction
Focus on the gradual aspect of stopping, and not an immediate halt.
He's weaning off sugary snacks by eating fruit instead.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Effort
It implies a personal challenge or initiative to voluntarily stop a habit.
She's weaning off social media for better productivity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Abrupt
Understand that 'wean off' suggests a comfortable pace without sudden changes.
They're weaning off television by watching one less show every week.
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