quieten
verb
UK/ˈkwaɪə.tᵊn/
US/ˈkwaɪə.t̬ᵊn/
Definitions of quieten verb
- 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.