Meaning of quieten down | Babel Free
Definitions
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To become quieter. British, intransitive
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To reduce intensity of an activity. British, intransitive
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To make someone or something become quieter. British, transitive
Examples
“As the lights dimmed the audience quietened down.”
“Diplomacy can only begin when the violence quietens down.”
“The teacher did her best to quieten the children down.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.