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TAPER OFF

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Taper Off.

Taper Off - as a verb

End weakly

Example: "The music just petered out--there was no proper ending"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fizzle27fizzle outpeter out

Become smaller or less active

Example: "Business tapered off"

Example Sentences

"I need to taper off my medication slowly to avoid withdrawal symptoms."
"The rain will gradually taper off by late afternoon."
"Her interest in the project started to taper off after a few weeks."
"He decided to taper off his work hours as he approached retirement."
"The crowd's cheers began to taper off as the game entered its final minutes."
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