hush down
The phrase "hush down" is often used in informal contexts to indicate the act of becoming quiet or making someone else quiet.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To become quiet or silent, often suddenly or in response to a request.
Example
- The room hushed down as the speaker approached the podium.
- The children hushed down when the teacher entered the classroom.
B2General
(informal)To make someone or something quiet or silent.
Example
- She hushed down the noisy crowd with a single gesture.
- He managed to hush down the barking dog.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hush down":
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