To stop rising or falling and remain at a steady, stable level.
When something that was going up or down stops changing and stays the same.
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
(Of a trend, number, or rate) to stop increasing or decreasing and remain stable.
"After months of rapid growth, the company's profits finally levelled off in the third quarter."
Inflation has levelled off, but prices remain high.
(Of an aircraft) to fly horizontally after a period of climbing or descending.
"The pilot levelled off at 35,000 feet before switching on the autopilot."
(Of a surface) to become flat or even.
"Use a spirit level to make sure the shelf levels off properly before you fix it to the wall."
To become flat or horizontal after a slope — like a road levelling off after a hill.
When something that was going up or down stops changing and stays the same.
Very common in data, economics, and aviation contexts. Frequently used in journalism and reports about statistics, prices, or growth. Also used for aircraft achieving horizontal flight after climbing or descending.
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