even out
To make things equal or flat, or to stop being bumpy or unequal.
Meanings
To make a surface flat and smooth by spreading or pressing.
"She used a spatula to even out the icing across the top of the cake."
To become or make more balanced or equal in terms of distribution, amounts, or opportunities.
"The coach rotated the players so that the playing time evened out across the whole team."
For a situation to become more stable or less extreme after a period of fluctuation.
"Prices were volatile in January but evened out by March."
Used both literally (smoothing a physical surface) and figuratively (balancing amounts, differences, or circumstances). When used figuratively, it often implies a gradual process over time.
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