Quieten English Meaning Calmer Excited Synonym Calm Settle

Meaning: If someone quietens down, they become calmer and less excited.

• quieten down The kids usually quieten down after lunch, and sometimes they even go to sleep.
  
  
• quieten sth/sb down I wish my neighbour would quieten his dog down. It barks for hours.
  
  

Variety: Thisis typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.