Ease up: meaning, definitions and examples

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ease up

 

[ iːz ʌp ]

Phrasal verb
Context #1 | Phrasal verb

relax

To relax or take it easy; to reduce stress or pressure.

Synonyms

chill out, relax, take it easy

Examples of usage

  • Hey, ease up! You don't need to work so hard.
  • I think we should ease up a bit and enjoy the weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "ease up" in other languages:

🇵🇹 relaxar

🇮🇳 आराम करना (āraam karnaa)

🇩🇪 sich entspannen

🇮🇩 bersantai

🇺🇦 розслабитися

🇵🇱 zrelaksować się

🇯🇵 リラックスする (rirakkusu suru)

🇫🇷 se détendre

🇪🇸 relajarse

🇹🇷 rahatlamak

🇰🇷 휴식을 취하다 (hyusig-eul chwihada)

🇸🇦 الاسترخاء (al-istirakhā')

🇨🇿 uvolnit se

🇸🇰 uvoľniť sa

🇨🇳 放松 (fàngsōng)

🇸🇮 sprostiti se

🇮🇸 slaka á

🇰🇿 босаңсу

🇬🇪 დასვენება (dasveneba)

🇦🇿 rahatlamaq

🇲🇽 relajarse

Etymology

The origin of the phrase 'ease up' can be traced back to the early 20th century. It is derived from the verb 'ease', which means to reduce or alleviate something. When combined with 'up', it signifies a softening or relaxation of a situation. Over time, 'ease up' has become a popular expression in informal English, especially in contexts where someone is being urged to relax or reduce their efforts.