let up meaning

UK /lɛt ʌp/ US /lɛt ʌp/ 2 syllables

let up (verb): become less in amount or intensity.

let up has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

let up as a verb

  1. become less in amount or intensity
    • The storm abated
    • The rain let up after a few hours

    Synonyms: abate, slack off, slack, die away

    Type of: decrease

    Related forms: letup

  2. reduce pressure or intensity
    • he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down

    Synonyms: ease up, ease off

    Type of: change

    Related forms: letup

How to pronounce let up

let up is pronounced /lɛt ʌp/ in British English and /lɛt ʌp/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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