Pipe down Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To be quieter or stop making noise, usually as a command or request to others.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal or slightly rude; often said by adults to children or among friends. Common with 'Can you pipe down?' or just 'Pipe down!' Never use in formal or professional settings.
Spanish: bajar la voz - cállatePortuguese (BR): baixar o volume - ficar quietoPortuguese (PT): baixar o volume - ficar caladoChinese (Simplified): 安静下来 - 小声点Chinese (Traditional): 安靜下來 - 小聲點Hindi: धीरे बोलो - चुप हो जाओArabic: اخفض صوتك - اهدأBengali: চুপ করা - শান্ত হওয়াRussian: помолчать - заткнутьсяJapanese: 静かにする - 黙るVietnamese: im lặng - bớt ồn điKorean: 조용히 하다 - 입 다물다Turkish: sesini kesmek - sessiz olmakUrdu: چپ ہو جانا - خاموش ہو جاناIndonesian: diam - tenang
Example Sentences
The teacher told the class to pipe down.
basic
Please pipe down, I'm trying to study.
basic
Can you guys pipe down? It’s getting late.
basic
Hey, pipe down back there or I'll turn this car around!
natural
If you don't pipe down, we'll be asked to leave the library.
natural
She told her little brother to pipe down while she was on the phone.
natural