Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪəl dɑʊn/
noun a device on a phone or other communication device used to make a call
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 party.
B1 It's important to dial down the intensity of your workout if you're feeling tired.
B2 The manager decided to dial down the aggressive marketing tactics.
C1 In order to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, it's necessary to dial down any conflicts that arise.
C2 The government is under pressure to dial down the tensions with neighboring countries.
verb to reduce the intensity or level of something
A1 She needed to dial down the volume on the TV because it was too loud.
A2 I told him to dial down his excitement and try to stay calm.
B1 The manager decided to dial down the aggressive marketing tactics in order to attract more customers.
B2 After receiving complaints about the bright lights, the city council agreed to dial down the intensity of the street lamps.
C1 In order to create a more relaxed atmosphere, the restaurant owner decided to dial down the background music.
C2 The coach knew he needed to dial down his intensity during practice in order to avoid overwhelming his players.
formal The company decided to dial down their marketing efforts in order to focus on other areas of the business.
informal You might want to dial down the volume on the TV, it's a bit too loud.
slang Hey man, can you dial down the attitude? No need to be so aggressive.
figurative After the heated argument, she knew she needed to dial down her emotions and approach the situation calmly.
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