Die down
verb
When something progressively becomes less strong or intense.
After the news of the accident, the initial panic among the public began to die down.
Often appears as...
- the noise died down
- the storm died down
verb
When a fire slowly stops burning.
They waited for the bonfire to die down before getting close.
Often appears as...
- the fire died down
- the embers died down
verb
When a conversation or discussion gradually stops.
The conversation died down as the meeting came to an end.
Often appears as...
- the conversation died down
- the chatter died down
verb
When something progressively becomes less strong or intense.
After the news of the accident, the initial panic among the public began to die down.
Often appears as...
- the noise died down
- the storm died down
verb
When a fire slowly stops burning.
They waited for the bonfire to die down before getting close.
Often appears as...
- the fire died down
- the embers died down
verb
When a conversation or discussion gradually stops.
The conversation died down as the meeting came to an end.
Often appears as...
- the conversation died down
- the chatter died down
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Reduction
Used to describe a decrease in strength, noise, or activity levels.
The shouting eventually died down, and everyone went back to work.
Pro Tip 2/3Common After Events
Often follows events causing excitement or disturbance.
When the concert ended, the crowds slowly died down.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Calm
Can refer to people's feelings becoming less agitated.
After the heated argument, emotions started to die down.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Reduction
Used to describe a decrease in strength, noise, or activity levels.
The shouting eventually died down, and everyone went back to work.
Pro Tip 2/3Common After Events
Often follows events causing excitement or disturbance.
When the concert ended, the crowds slowly died down.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Calm
Can refer to people's feelings becoming less agitated.
After the heated argument, emotions started to die down.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Reduction
Used to describe a decrease in strength, noise, or activity levels.
The shouting eventually died down, and everyone went back to work.
Pro Tip 2/3Common After Events
Often follows events causing excitement or disturbance.
When the concert ended, the crowds slowly died down.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Calm
Can refer to people's feelings becoming less agitated.
After the heated argument, emotions started to die down.
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