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Term: Ratchet Down

Definition: To decrease, reduce, or lower gradually or in increments.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To gradually decrease the intensity, severity, or extent of something.

Usage:

1. The government is trying to ratchet down the tax rates to stimulate economic growth.
2. The doctor advised her to ratchet down her caffeine intake to alleviate her sleep issues.

Sense 2: To gradually reduce tension or hostility in a situation.

Usage:

1. The negotiators are working to ratchet down the tensions between the two countries.
2. If we want to reach a compromise, we need to ratchet down the hostility and listen to each other.

Sense 3: (Informal) To lower expectations, goals, or ambitions.

Usage:

1. After several setbacks, they had to ratchet down their ambitious plans for expansion.
2. Instead of aiming for the top score, he decided to ratchet down his expectations and focus on improving gradually.

Sense 4: (Slang) To party exuberantly or behave wildly.

Usage:

1. During spring break, the students went to the beach to ratchet down and have a great time.
2. They hit the clubs, ready to ratchet down and dance the night away.

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