slope levels off

Frequency: 5.01.8 per million words

The slope stops rising or falling and becomes flat.

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Examples (10)

  • After a long climb, the mountain slope finally levels off into a plateau.
  • The initial steepness of the ski run was challenging, but it soon leveled off.
  • Geological surveys indicate that the continental slope levels off at a depth of about 4,000 meters.
  • We followed the path until the slope leveled off, providing a good spot for a rest.
  • The graph shows that the temperature increase began to level off after reaching its peak.
  • The economic growth rate, which had been rising sharply, started to level off in the last quarter.
  • As we ascended, the terrain gradually changed, and the slope leveled off considerably.
  • The construction crew noted that the foundation area leveled off nicely after the excavation.
  • After a period of intense activity, the market seemed to level off.
  • The patient's heart rate, which had been elevated, began to level off.