Pronunciation: /daɪəl daʊn/
verb to reduce the intensity or level of something, typically by turning a dial or control
A1 I need to dial down the volume on the TV so it's not too loud.
A2 She told me to dial down my excitement about the upcoming trip.
B1 The manager advised the team to dial down their expectations for the project.
B2 In order to avoid conflict, it's important to dial down the intensity of the conversation.
C1 The negotiator was skilled at dialing down tensions during difficult discussions.
C2 As a seasoned diplomat, she knew how to dial down the rhetoric and focus on finding common ground.
adverb used to describe the act of reducing something by turning a dial or control
A1 Please dial down the volume on the TV, it's too loud.
A2 She had to dial down her excitement when she realized she had made a mistake.
B1 In order to avoid conflicts, it's important to dial down your emotions and communicate calmly.
B2 The company decided to dial down their marketing campaign after receiving negative feedback from customers.
C1 The government is trying to dial down tensions between the two countries through diplomatic negotiations.
C2 As a leader, it's important to know when to dial down your authority and empower your team to make decisions.
formal In order to reduce the intensity of the situation, it is advisable to dial down the emotions.
informal Hey, can you dial down the volume on the TV? It's too loud.
slang Dude, you need to dial down the drama. It's not that serious.
figurative Sometimes we need to dial down our expectations in order to avoid disappointment.
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