let up meaning and definition

LET UP verb

Definition of let up (verb)

1. become less in amount or intensity
   • "The storm abated"; "The rain let up after a few hours"
   • synonyms: abate, die away, slack, slack off
2. reduce pressure or intensity
   • "he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down"
   • synonyms: ease off, ease up