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.t̬ən/

Verb

1.

to (cause someone to) become calmer or less noisy:

Example:
The barking dogs quietened (down) when they recognized me.
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