tapered off (Meaning)

tapered off

to stop or lessen gradually, taper

to stop or lessen gradually, taper

dropped (off), fell away,decreased, diminished, fell, drained (away), died (away or down or out), subsided, lowered, relented

rose, swelled, expanded, picked up, mounted, waxed, intensified, grew, escalated, accumulated

The doctor gradually tapered off the patient's medication to minimize withdrawal symptoms.

After years of heavy drinking, he decided to taper off alcohol consumption.

The dosage of the antibiotic was tapered off over a two-week period.

To avoid a sudden drop in blood sugar, the insulin regimen was tapered off slowly.