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letup

[ˈlɛtʌp]

letup Definition

  • 1a pause or reduction in the intensity of something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
  • 2a period of relaxation or relief from work or effort

Using letup: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "letup" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    After months of hard work, he finally had a letup and took a vacation.

  • Example

    The rain showed no letup throughout the day.

  • Example

    The team's performance improved after a brief letup in the game.

letup Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for letup

Phrases with letup

  • continuously without stopping or slowing down

    Example

    The workers continued their task without letup until it was completed.

  • to give someone a break or some relief from a difficult situation

    Example

    The boss gave his employees a letup by allowing them to take a day off.

  • to continue doing something without stopping or slowing down

    Example

    The company had no letup in its efforts to improve customer satisfaction.

Origins of letup

from 'let up', meaning 'to slacken'

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Summary: letup in Brief

The term 'letup' [ˈlɛtʌp] refers to a pause or reduction in the intensity of something, often unpleasant or difficult. It can also denote a period of relaxation or relief from work or effort. Examples include 'After months of hard work, he finally had a letup and took a vacation.' and 'The rain showed no letup throughout the day.' Phrases like 'without letup' and 'give someone a letup' extend the meaning to continuous effort and relief from difficulty, respectively.