1 B2 neutral
(Of a trend or figure) to stop fluctuating and reach a stable, consistent state.
"The exchange rate was volatile for weeks, but it has levelled out now."
inseparable
level out
B2 neutral inseparable transitive/intransitive
To become flat, stable, or consistent after variation or change.
In plain English
When something bumpy or uneven becomes flat and steady.
What does "level out" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B1 neutral
To make a surface physically flat or even.
"The builders levelled out the ground before laying the foundations."
separable
3 B2 idiomatic neutral
To reduce or eliminate differences between groups or things, making them more equal.
"The new policy aims to level out the pay gap between men and women in the company."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To make something extend outward in a flat, even manner.
Actually means
When something bumpy or uneven becomes flat and steady.
Usage tip
Used interchangeably with 'level off' in many contexts. When transitive, means to make a surface or situation flat/stable. Slightly more common in British English for physical surfaces.
Words that pair with "level out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
road ground prices differences fluctuations surface
How to conjugate "level out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
level out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
levels out
he/she/it
Past simple
leveled out
yesterday
Past participle
leveled out
have + pp
-ing form
leveling out
continuous
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