Dial down
verb
To reduce intensity or amount of something.
We need to dial down the production because of the decrease in demand.
Often appears as...
- dial down the volume
- dial down the tone
verb
To make less energetic or enthusiastic.
He needs to dial down his excitement before he gets disappointed.
Often appears as...
- dial down enthusiasm
- dial down excitement
verb
To reduce intensity or amount of something.
We need to dial down the production because of the decrease in demand.
Often appears as...
- dial down the volume
- dial down the tone
verb
To make less energetic or enthusiastic.
He needs to dial down his excitement before he gets disappointed.
Often appears as...
- dial down enthusiasm
- dial down excitement
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use in situations where control is involved, like turning down music or decreasing effort.
Can you dial down the TV? It's too loud.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorically Speaking
Often used metaphorically to suggest becoming less aggressive or assertive in behavior or speech.
You should dial down your arguments when talking to the boss.
Pro Tip 3/3Tactical Softening
Strategically used to prevent escalation of a situation or to smooth conversations.
He dialed down his tone to avoid upsetting her further.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use in situations where control is involved, like turning down music or decreasing effort.
Can you dial down the TV? It's too loud.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorically Speaking
Often used metaphorically to suggest becoming less aggressive or assertive in behavior or speech.
You should dial down your arguments when talking to the boss.
Pro Tip 3/3Tactical Softening
Strategically used to prevent escalation of a situation or to smooth conversations.
He dialed down his tone to avoid upsetting her further.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Use in situations where control is involved, like turning down music or decreasing effort.
Can you dial down the TV? It's too loud.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorically Speaking
Often used metaphorically to suggest becoming less aggressive or assertive in behavior or speech.
You should dial down your arguments when talking to the boss.
Pro Tip 3/3Tactical Softening
Strategically used to prevent escalation of a situation or to smooth conversations.
He dialed down his tone to avoid upsetting her further.
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