Quiet down

Pronunciation: /ˈkwaɪət ˈdaʊn/

Quiet down (verb)

  1. To become quieter; to make a room or group stop making loud sounds.
  2. A request to stop talking or noise so others can hear or work.
  3. To speak more softly and calmly, especially when people are excited or arguing.

Examples

  • Please quiet down after the music starts.
  • The room quiets down when the teacher speaks.