Dial down Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To reduce the intensity, strength, or force of something, often in terms of volume, emotion, or behavior.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often used to suggest calming down anger, excitement, or volume (e.g., 'dial down the drama'). Common with emotional, noisy, or exaggerated situations; less about physical dials, more about reducing intensity in general.
Spanish: bajar el tono - reducir - calmarPortuguese (BR): diminuir - baixar o tom - acalmarPortuguese (PT): diminuir - baixar o tom - acalmarChinese (Simplified): 降低 - 缓和Chinese (Traditional): 降低 - 緩和Hindi: कम करना - शांत करनाArabic: خفض - تهدئةBengali: কমিয়ে দাও - হ্রাস করোRussian: убавить - снизитьJapanese: 抑える - 落ち着かせるVietnamese: giảm bớt - hạ xuốngKorean: 줄이다 - 낮추다Turkish: azaltmak - kısmakUrdu: کم کرنا - تھوڑا کرناIndonesian: mengurangi - menurunkan
Example Sentences
Can you dial down the music? It's too loud.
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He needs to dial down his anger before speaking.
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Let's dial down the excitement and focus on our work.
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If you dial down your sarcasm, people might take you more seriously.
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You really need to dial down the drama — it's not such a big deal.
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The coach asked everyone to dial down the energy and listen to instructions.
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