English Explanatory Dictionary

taper off

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To diminish or lessen gradually; to become or make smaller, slower, quieter, etc.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see taper, off.

Pronunciation

/ˈteɪpə ɒf/ /ˈteɪpɚ ɔf/ En-au-taper off.ogg

Word forms

taper off tapers off tapering off tapered off

Etymology

From taper and off.

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