level off
Third Person
levels off
Present Participle
leveling off
Past Tense
leveled off
Past Participle
leveled off
1
to reach a stable or steady state after a period of fluctuation or change
- Sales have leveled off after a period of rapid growth, indicating a more sustainable pace of expansion.
- The unemployment rate has leveled out in recent months, suggesting a stabilization in the labor market.
- The price of oil has leveled off after a period of sharp fluctuations, providing some relief to consumers.
- The popularity of the new social media platform has leveled out after its initial surge, settling into a more consistent user base.
- The athlete's heart rate leveled off after the initial burst of exertion, settling into a sustainable pace.
2
to become flat or horizontal after a period of rising or falling
- The airplane leveled off at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
- As the car approached the top of the hill, the road leveled out and became less steep.
- After the long hill, the road leveled off, providing a welcome respite from the steep incline.
- The airplane leveled out at cruising altitude, maintaining a steady flight path.
Synonyms:
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to make a surface or an object flat, even, or smooth
- The gardener used a rake to level off the soil in the flower bed.
- The carpenter used a plane to level off the surface of the wooden table.
- He used a trowel to level off the concrete before it dried.
- Before laying the tiles, she had to level off the floor to ensure a smooth surface.
- They leveled off the sand to create a flat base for the new playground.