verb
- to make or become quiet or calm
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- The teacher tried to quieten the noisy classroom.
- She spoke softly to quieten the crying baby.
- The crowd began to quieten as the speaker approached the podium.
- He took deep breaths to quieten his racing heart.
- The storm gradually quietened during the night.
- Please quieten down so we can hear the announcement.