quiet down (Meaning)

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quiet down (v)

become quiet or quieter

The children's raucous laughter gradually quieted down as bedtime approached.
As the storm raged outside, the house became eerily quiet down, offering a sense of respite.
The librarian shushed the chatty visitors, asking them to quiet down and respect the library's atmosphere.
The barking dog finally quieted down after receiving a gentle scolding from its owner.
The noisy crowd at the concert slowly quieted down as the band prepared to take the stage.
After a long day at work, she longed for the peace and quiet of her home where she could quiet down and relax.
The teacher raised her voice to quiet down the restless students who were disrupting the lesson.
The chirping birds quieted down as the sun began to set, signaling the approach of nightfall.
The noisy machinery in the factory quieted down at the end of the shift, leaving a sense of silence in the air.
The agitated horse eventually quieted down and allowed the veterinarian to examine its injured leg.

become quiet or quieter

clam up, shut up, calm (down), pipe down, settle (down), cool (down),hush, dry up,hold one's peace, belt up

speak, speak out, talk,speak, talk, speak out,speak up, spout (off), spout (off), speak up

The children's raucous laughter gradually quieted down as bedtime approached.

As the storm raged outside, the house became eerily quiet down, offering a sense of respite.

The librarian shushed the chatty visitors, asking them to quiet down and respect the library's atmosphere.

The barking dog finally quieted down after receiving a gentle scolding from its owner.