quieten

verb

UK/ˈkwaɪə.tᵊn/
US/ˈkwaɪə.t̬ᵊn/

Definitions of quieten verb

  1. TransitiveIntransitive

    To become or cause to become less noisy or more calm.

    • The children quietened down after hearing the footsteps.

    • The classroom gradually quietened as the teacher began to speak.

    • To help the baby sleep, the mother quietened the music, and the room became quiet.