taper off in English dictionary

  • taper off

    Meanings and definitions of "taper off"

    • (idiomatic) To diminish or lessen gradually; to become smaller, slower, quieter, etc.
    • verb
      (idiomatic)
      To diminish or lessen gradually; to become smaller, slower, quieter, etc.
    • To diminish gradually and stop.
    • verb
      become smaller or less active; "Business tapered off"
    • verb
      end weakly; "The music just petered out--there was no proper ending"

    Synonyms of "taper off" in English dictionary

    narrow, fizzle, discontinue are the top synonyms of "taper off" in the English thesaurus.

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