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ease down

[/iːz daʊn/]
verb
reduzir gradualmente
1. To gradually reduce speed, intensity, or pressure
The driver eased down on the accelerator as he approached the curve.
O motorista reduziu gradualmente a aceleração ao se aproximar da curva.
2. To lower something slowly and carefully
She eased down the heavy box onto the shelf.
Ela abaixou a caixa pesada cuidadosamente na prateleira.
3. To make a gradual transition to a lower level or state
The company is easing down production due to decreased demand.
A empresa está reduzindo gradualmente a produção devido à diminuição da demanda.
Synonyms
slow downreducedecreaselowerrelax
Antonyms
speed upaccelerateincreaseintensifyraise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir gradualmente; afrouxar
Common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
diminuir; abaixar devagar
Frequently used in automotive contexts
Portugal
reduzir gradualmente; aliviar a pressão
More formal usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ease off
ease up
take it easy
let up
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