does ease up mean reduce pressure i this sentence?

[rutor]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #462 "English Slang Idioms (204)", question 4

"John, Melissa is trying and we can all see that. Maybe you could ......... up on her a bit? I think she will do great around here once she gets the hang of things," Gina told the boss.

(a) ease
(b) back
(c) ride
(d) talk

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #462 "English Slang Idioms (204)", answer 4

"John, Melissa is trying and we can all see that. Maybe you could ease up on her a bit? I think she will do great around here once she gets the hang of things," Gina told the boss.

Correct answer: (a) ease
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does ease up mean reduce pressure i this sentence?
thanks in advance
rutor

[Mordant]

Yes.