Phrasal Verb: Ease off
English Meaning: Slow down
Hindi Meaning: धीमा करना
The phrasal verb “ease off” means to reduce intensity, pressure, or speed. It’s commonly used for weather, workload, traffic, or pain that becomes less severe or intense.
What Does “Ease Off” Mean?
“Ease off” means:
- To become less severe or strong
→ जैसे बारिश, दर्द या ट्रैफिक का कम होना - To reduce the amount of effort or pressure
→ जैसे काम का बोझ कम करना या धीरे काम करना
In Hindi:
- धीमा करना
- कम करना
How to Use “Ease Off” in Sentences
Example 1: The traffic eased off after 9 PM.
Hindi: रात 9 बजे के बाद ट्रैफिक धीमा हो गया।
Example 2: You need to ease off on the sugar.
Hindi: तुम्हें चीनी कम करनी चाहिए।
Example 3: The pain will ease off after the medicine.
Hindi: दवा लेने के बाद दर्द कम हो जाएगा।
Example 4: The rain is finally easing off.
Hindi: आखिरकार बारिश धीमी हो रही है।
Example 5: She eased off her workload to reduce stress.
Hindi: उसने तनाव कम करने के लिए अपना काम हल्का कर लिया।
Common Mistakes When Using “Ease Off”
Incorrect: He eased out the pressure.
Correct: He eased off the pressure.
(Use the correct phrasal verb form)
Incorrect: Traffic was ease off today. Correct: Traffic eased off today.
(Use proper verb conjugation)
Questions for Test
- What does “ease off” mean in context of weather?
- Translate: “The pain eased off quickly.”
- How can “ease off” be used for workload?
- What is the past form of “ease off”?
- Use “ease off” in a sentence about stress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can “ease off” be used for emotions?
Yes, you can say, “Her anger eased off after some time.”
Is it the same as “calm down”?
Not exactly. “Calm down” is for people/emotions, while “ease off” refers more broadly to intensity reducing in weather, pain, traffic, effort, etc.
Is “ease off” formal?
It’s mostly neutral, used in both spoken and written English.
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