quiet down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To become quieter.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As the lights dimmed the general noise quieted down.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make someone or something become quieter.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Làm cho ai đó hoặc điều gì đó trở nên yên tĩnh hơn
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To diminish in intensity.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “quiet down” mean?
To become quieter.
Is “quiet down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.