quieten down
To stop making noise, or to help someone else be less noisy.
Meanings
To become less noisy, especially after a period of high activity or sound.
"The children eventually quietened down after their bedtime story."
To cause someone or a group to stop making noise.
"The presenter raised her hand to quieten down the crowd before making her announcement."
For a situation or period to become less busy, dramatic, or eventful.
"The political debate has quietened down since the election results were announced."
Standard British English. Functionally identical to 'quiet down' (American English). Used both intransitively ('The baby finally quietened down') and transitively ('She tried to quieten down the dog'). Very common in everyday British speech, including in schools, homes, and public settings.
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