letup

• Nom désignant une pause ou une diminution de l'activité, de l'intensité ou de la pression, pendant laquelle tout devient plus calme ou moins tendu.

A noun referring to a pause or reduction in activity, intensity, or pressure, during which things become calmer or less demanding.

1. Pause or reduction in intensityB2informal

   A period of time when something, such as activity, pressure, or noise, becomes less intense or stops temporarily.

   Accalmie ou répit

   • There was no letup in the rain for three days.
   • The team worked without letup to meet the deadline.
   • After a brief letup in the storm, the wind picked up again.

   Synonymesabatementbreakeasinglullpausereliefremissionrespiteslackening