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Idiom idiom

level off


To get to a stable level; to cease climbing, descending, or oscillating.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

The price of gas will level off soon.

CONTEXTUAL

After rising quickly for several weeks, the temperature finally began to level off in the afternoon.

COMPLEX

The pilot waited for the turbulence to subside before adjusting the controls to level off the aircraft at a steady cruising altitude.


Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    grunt level

    The lowest, basic, least sophisticated level.

  2. 02

    level best

    The very best that one can do.

  3. 03

    level to the ground

    To completely demolish, to raze.

  4. 04

    level with

    To be frank or particularly honest and clear with someone.

Last updated August 10, 2026