Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Taper Off.
Taper Off - as a verb
End weakly
Example: "The music just petered out--there was no proper ending"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fizzlefizzle outpeter outBecome smaller or less active
Example: "Business tapered off"
Example Sentences
"I need to taper off my medication slowly to avoid withdrawal symptoms."
"The rain will gradually taper off by late afternoon."
"Her interest in the project started to taper off after a few weeks."
"He decided to taper off his work hours as he approached retirement."
"The crowd's cheers began to taper off as the game entered its final minutes."