taper off
The phrase "taper off" is commonly used to describe a gradual reduction or decrease in various contexts, including intensity, amount, and activity.
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Definition
B2General
To gradually decrease in size, amount, or intensity.
Example
- The number of attendees began to taper off as the event came to an end.
- The rain is expected to taper off by the afternoon.
B2Medicine
(technical)To gradually reduce the dosage of a medication.
Example
- The doctor advised him to taper off the medication over a period of two weeks.
B2Physical Description
To become progressively thinner or narrower toward one end.
Example
- The road begins to taper off as it reaches the mountain pass.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "taper off":
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