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tapering

UK
/ˈteɪpərɪŋ/
US
/ˈteɪpərɪŋ/

Translations

taperingnoun
taperings
pl
The tapering of the candle made it easier to fit into the holder.
L’effilement de la bougie a facilité son insertion dans le support.
affaiblissementDiminution progressive de l’intensité.
The tapering of the storm's intensity allowed the residents to return to their homes.
L’affaiblissement de l’intensité de la tempête a permis aux habitants de rentrer chez eux.
réductionEmploi financier ; expression souvent rendue par une locution en français.
Equity markets slipped on fears of an accelerated tapering by the Federal Reserve.
Les marchés actions ont reculé, craignant une réduction accélérée de la Fed.
Additional translations
amincissement
Synonyms
narrowing
taper
attenuation
thinning
diminution
reduction
constriction
necking
slimming
decline
taperinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈteɪ.pər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈteɪ.pɚ.ɪŋ/
Present participle used attributively; categorised as separate adjective class.
effiléSe dit d’un objet qui devient progressivement plus étroit vers une extrémité.
The tapering tower stood tall against the skyline, its peak almost touching the clouds.
La tour effilée se dressait au-dessus de la ligne d’horizon, son sommet frôlant presque les nuages.
Additional translations
amincissantMoins courant ; surtout descriptif ou technique.
Synonyms
narrowing
slimming
conical
gradual
diminishing
taperverb

tapering

Gerund

tapered
Past Simple
tapered
Past Participle
tapering
Gerund
UK
/ˈteɪpə/
US
/ˈteɪpər/
s’effilerPour un objet qui devient progressivement plus étroit vers une extrémité.
The candle tapers at the top, making it easier to fit into the holder.
La bougie s’effile vers le haut, ce qui facilite son insertion dans le chandelier.
diminuer progressivementSe dit d’une baisse graduelle d’intensité, de quantité ou d’activité.
The storm is expected to taper off by the evening.
La tempête devrait diminuer progressivement d’ici le soir.
Synonyms
diminish
decrease
lessen
reduce
fade
weaken
slacken

Definitions

taperingnoun
The act of gradually reducing in thickness or width.
The tapering of the candle made it easier to fit into the holder.
A gradual decrease in action or intensity.
The tapering of the storm's intensity allowed the residents to return to their homes.
(Finance) The gradual winding down of a central bank’s quantitative-easing or asset-purchase programme.
Equity markets slipped on fears of an accelerated tapering by the Federal Reserve.
taperinggerund / present participle
Becoming gradually narrower or thinner towards one end.
The tapering tower stood tall against the skyline, its peak almost touching the clouds.
taperverb
To diminish or reduce in thickness toward one end.
The candle tapers at the top, making it easier to fit into the holder.
To gradually lessen or diminish.
The storm is expected to taper off by the evening.
To gradually decrease the amount, number, or extent of something.
The athlete decided to taper his training sessions before the big race.
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