Pronunciation: /toʊn daʊn/
noun a musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength
A1 I need to tone down the volume on my phone.
A2 She asked him to tone down his criticism.
B1 The teacher suggested that the student tone down the use of slang in their essay.
B2 In order to be taken seriously, the politician had to tone down his controversial statements.
C1 The company decided to tone down their marketing campaign after receiving negative feedback.
C2 The artist was known for his bold and vibrant paintings, but he decided to tone down his style for his latest exhibition.
verb to make something less intense or strong
A1 Please tone down the volume on the TV, it's too loud.
A2 I think you should tone down your criticism and try to be more constructive.
B1 The company decided to tone down their marketing campaign to appeal to a wider audience.
B2 She had to tone down her excitement when she received the news in order to stay professional.
C1 The politician was advised to tone down his rhetoric in order to avoid further controversy.
C2 The director decided to tone down the violent scenes in the movie to make it more suitable for a wider audience.
formal It is important to tone down your language when speaking in a professional setting.
informal Hey, can you tone down the music a bit? It's too loud.
slang Dude, you need to tone down your attitude or you're going to get in trouble.
figurative The artist decided to tone down the colors in the painting to create a more subtle effect.
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