Meaning of the word quieten in English

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

quieten

US /ˈkwaɪə.t̬ən/
UK /ˈkwaɪə.tən/

Verb

to make or become quiet

Example:
The teacher tried to quieten the noisy children.
The crowd began to quieten down as the speaker approached the podium.