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taper off

/ˈteɪ.pər ɒf/

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verb

B2formalcommon/ˈteɪ.pər ɒf/

indénombrable · intransitif · phrasal, sans objet

A phrasal verb used to indicate a gradual decrease in amount, intensity, or activity.

ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения постепенного уменьшения количества, интенсивности или активности.esVerbo frasal que indica una disminución gradual en cantidad, intensidad o actividad.frVerbe à particule désignant une diminution progressive de la quantité, de l'intensité ou de l'activité.dePhrasal verb, das eine allmähliche Abnahme von Menge, Intensität oder Aktivität bezeichnet.ptVerbo frasal usado para indicar a diminuição gradual de quantidade, intensidade ou atividade, até chegar a um nível menor ou cessar.zh动词短语,表示数量、强度或活动逐渐减少、变弱或停止。arفعل مركب يعني التدرج في النقصان أو الانخفاض في الكمية أو الشدة أو النشاط حتى يتلاشى أو يكاد.

  1. Gradually decrease informal

    To become gradually smaller, weaker, or less frequent.

    • The rain began to taper off in the afternoon.
    • His enthusiasm for the project started to taper off after a few months.
    • Sales usually taper off after the holiday season.

    ruПостепенно уменьшатьсяesdisminuir gradualmentefrdiminuer progressivementdeAllmählich nachlassenptDiminuir gradativamentezh逐渐减弱arالتناقص التدريجي

    Synonymes: decreasediminishdwindleease offlessenlet uppeter outslackensubsidewane

    Antonymes: escalateincreaseintensifysurgeswell

  • tapered off past participle
  • tapered off past simple
  • tapering off present participle
  • tapers off third person singular

Verbe de base: taper