Pronunciation: /ræmp daʊn/
noun a sloping surface or incline for joining two levels
A1 I saw a ramp down at the park for wheelchair access.
A2 The ramp down to the basement was quite steep.
B1 The ramp down from the stage was well-lit for safety.
B2 The ramp down to the beach was under construction.
C1 The ramp down from the helicopter was carefully monitored by the crew.
C2 The ramp down from the mountain was a treacherous descent.
verb to decrease or reduce gradually
A1 I need to ramp down my energy before bed.
A2 The teacher asked the students to ramp down their excitement during the presentation.
B1 It's important to ramp down the volume on the music to avoid disturbing the neighbors.
B2 The company decided to ramp down production due to decreased demand.
C1 The government is planning to ramp down military operations in the region.
C2 The CEO instructed the team to ramp down spending in order to increase profits.
formal The company decided to ramp down production in response to decreased demand.
informal They're gonna ramp down on the number of staff working on the project.
slang Let's ramp down the party a bit before the neighbors complain.
figurative It's important to know when to ramp down your emotions and think logically.
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