1. To lower or reduce the expectations that people have about something, making them less demanding or optimistic
The company decided to ease expectations ahead of the earnings report.
A empresa decidiu reduzir as expectativas antes do relatório de ganhos.
2. To communicate that anticipated results, performance, or outcomes will be lower than previously suggested
The coach had to ease expectations after several key players got injured.
O técnico teve que moderar as expectativas depois que vários jogadores-chave se machucaram.