die down
US /daɪ daʊn/
UK /daɪ daʊn/
1.
afnemen, luwen, bedaren
to become less strong, loud, or active; to subside or diminish gradually
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The wind started to die down as evening approached.
De wind begon af te nemen naarmate de avond naderde.
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We waited for the excitement to die down before leaving.
We wachtten tot de opwinding afnam voordat we vertrokken.