let up
Third Person
lets up
Present Participle
letting up
Past Tense
let up
Past Participle
let up
1
to become less intense or strong
- The heavy rain let up after a few hours, giving way to sunny skies.
- The intensity of the earthquake let up after the initial tremors, causing less damage than initially feared.
- The protesters' chants let up as the police arrived, creating a more subdued atmosphere.
- The demand for the new product let up after the initial hype, settling into a more steady pace.
- The pain in my leg let up after I took the pain medication, allowing me to move more freely.
2
to reduce the amount of work or effort being expended
- The construction workers let up on their work for a lunch break.
- The student let up on their studies for a while to relax and recharge.
- The runner let up a bit as she crossed the finish line, knowing she had won the race.
- The musician let up on the guitar pedal, allowing the melody to fade out softly.
- The athlete let up on their training regimen during the off-season to allow their body to recover.