let-up

The rain showed no let-up all afternoon.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A pause or reduction in intensity: "let-up" refers to a temporary cessation or lessening of something, such as effort, noise, or activity.
   • A period of relief: It can also mean a break from something difficult, unpleasant, or continuous.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The rain continued without any let-up. (The rain did not pause or become less intense.)
  • There was a brief let-up in the pressure at work. (There was a short period of relief from stress.)

Advanced Usage

• "no let-up": used to emphasize that something continues without stopping or decreasing.

  • The team worked with no let-up until the project was finished. (They worked continuously without any pause.)

• "without let-up": a formal phrase meaning without any interruption or reduction.

  • The noise from the construction site continued without let-up all day. (The noise did not stop or diminish.)

Variants and Related Words

• Let up (phrasal verb): to become less intense or to stop.
  • The storm finally let up after midnight. (The storm decreased in intensity.)
  • She never lets up on her studies. (She never reduces her effort.)

Synonyms

• Respite: a short period of rest or relief.
• Pause: a temporary stop in action or speech.
• Lull: a temporary calm or quiet period.

Related Idioms

• "Give someone a let-up": to allow someone a break or pause.

  • The teacher gave the students a let-up from the tough exam schedule. (The teacher provided a break.)

• "There's no let-up": used to say that a situation continues without any break.

  • There's no let-up in the demand for new technology. (The demand remains constant and high.)