mute
Translation
silent, speechless, soundless
Examples
She remained mute when they asked her questions.
She remained mute when they asked her questions.
He pressed the mute button on the remote.
He pressed the mute button on the remote.
Please mute your microphone during the meeting.
Please mute your microphone during the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
to be mute to be silent He was mute with shock.
to mute ((sth.)) to make (sth.) silent She muted the television.
Similar Words
Synonyms: silent, quiet, speechless; Antonyms: talkative, vocal
Etymology
From Latin 'mutus' (silent, speechless).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'mute' button on a TV remote, which makes the device silent.