Meaning of the word "quiet down" in English

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

quiet down

US /ˈkwaɪ.ət daʊn/
UK /ˈkwaɪ.ət daʊn/

Phrasal Verb

to become less noisy or to make someone or something less noisy

Example:
The teacher told the students to quiet down.
The crowd began to quiet down after the announcement.