Mute
Pronunciation: /ˈmjuːt/
Mute (adjective)
- Not making any sound or noise.
- Unable to speak, often due to a physical condition.
Examples
- The television was mute during the meeting.
- He kept his phone mute in the library.
Common collocations: mute button, mute mode, mute witness, mute response, mute the sound
Mute (verb)
- To make something silent or quiet, especially a device.
Examples
- Please mute your microphone during the call.
- He muted the TV to answer the phone.
Mute (noun)
- A device used to reduce or stop sound, especially in musical instruments.
Examples
- The mute on the trumpet softened its sound.
- He used a mute to practice quietly.