tapered off (Meaning)

tapered off

to stop or lessen gradually, taper

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.
The caffeine addict tapered off coffee intake to reduce tremors and headaches.
The veterinarian tapered off the steroid dosage for the dog's allergies.
The therapist helped the client taper off anti-anxiety medication.
The athlete gradually tapered off training intensity before the big race.
The company tapered off production to adjust to declining demand.
The volcano's activity slowly tapered off after the initial eruption.

to stop or lessen gradually, taper

subsided,decreased, dropped (off), drained (away), fell away, diminished, fell, died (away or down or out), melted (away), receded

waxed, grew, built, soared, intensified, escalated, swelled, accumulated, rose,increased

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.