ease up

verb2

1. •
   (informal) To become more relaxed or less demanding.

   • I suggest that you ease up a bit at work. You're getting stressed out.
   • You should ease up on your son. You're putting too much pressure on him.
2. •
   (informal) To reduce one's speed.

   • He came hurtling round the corner, but quickly eased up when he saw Jane standing there.