easing in
Entering with caution
Easing in is a gradual introduction to something new—a job, routine, or activity—rather than plunging in all at once.
She spent the first week easing in, learning the systems before taking on real projects.
In animation and motion graphics, easing in refers to acceleration at the start of movement, where an object begins slowly and speeds up, creating more natural-looking motion.
- gradualDeveloping slowly over time
- gentleSoft and kind
- softeningBecoming less firm
- transitioningPassing from one state another
- smooth transitionGradual, unnoticeable change
sliding · gliding · blending · smoothing · cushioning · soft landing · settling · warming up · introducing · breaking in · phasing · tapering · relaxing · acceleration · curve · animation · slow start · slow burn
- gentle handlingcradling, cushioning, padding, wrapping, swaddling
- familiarizationfamiliarizing, acquainting, orienting, introducing, accustoming
- Testing the watersprobing, tiptoeing, trial balloon, baby steps, trial run
- trainingtraining, basic training, training session, employee training, apprenticeships
- gradual progressbaby steps, inching, crawling, creeping, steady growth
- settling inunpacking, nesting, adjusting, adapting, arranging
easing indiving in
Starting with full commitment
plunging in · jumping in · rushing in · hitting the ground running · going all in
easing inpulling out
Removing from within
phasing out · withdrawing · backing out · tapering off · winding down
ease, easing, eased, eases, easy, easily, easiness, uneasy, uneasiness