level off

verb

leveled off or levelled off; leveling off or levelling off; levels off

intransitive verb

: to approach or reach a steady rate, volume, or amount : stabilize
expect prices to level off

Examples of level off in a Sentence

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From here on, output could level off or even gradually decline. Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 The opening of new schools comes as New York City is dealing with major enrollment declines that, though have leveled off in recent years, continue to threaten the school system. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025 Volatility in government borrowing costs, too, has leveled off. Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 May 2025 Remember, the Cavs’ rebuild had appeared to level off 12 months ago, only to blast off again with the help of improved health, a coaching change and a couple of value additions to the core. John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for level off

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of level off was in 1917

Cite this Entry

“Level off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20off. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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