taper off

verb phrase

Meaning

To gradually reduce the amount or intensity of something.

Examples

The company decided to taper off its advertising spending next quarter.
After the holidays, the festive decorations began to taper off.

Synonyms: decrease, reduce, diminish, wane

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taper off

verb phrase

Pronunciation: ˈteɪpər ɒf

Definition

To gradually reduce the amount or intensity of something.

Examples

The company decided to taper off its advertising spending next quarter.
After the holidays, the festive decorations began to taper off.
He had to taper off his coffee intake before bed.

How to Use taper off

taper off something (prepositional phrase): To gradually reduce the amount or intensity of something. — "We need to taper off the use of plastic."

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