Meaning of the word "fall silent" in English

What does "fall silent" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fall silent

US /fɔːl ˈsaɪlənt/
UK /fɔːl ˈsaɪlənt/

Idiom

to become quiet or stop speaking

Example:
The entire room seemed to fall silent as the news was announced.
The children would always fall silent when their strict teacher entered the classroom.