let up
Britishverb
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to diminish, slacken, or stop
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informal (foll by on) to be less harsh (towards someone)
noun
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See let down , def. 2.
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Cease, stop entirely, as in The rain has let up so we can go out . [Late 1700s]
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let up on . Be or become more lenient with, take the pressure off, as in Why don't you let up on the child? [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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In the last two weeks, the coaching staff has worked to shift the team’s mentality to be cognizant of the rest and recovery needed heading into the postseason without letting up during meets.
From Los Angeles Times
Second, invest in treatment and don’t let up.
About that time, Thor must have gotten tired of riding around in his chariot because the storm let up.
From Literature
Elsewhere in the UK, the persistent rain over recent weeks has resulted in ongoing flooding with no significant let up expected until the middle of next month at the earliest.
From BBC
Unfortunately for many, the wet weather shows no sign of letting up in the short term.
From BBC
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