mute
Translation
to mute, to silence, to muffle
Examples
Can you mute the television?
Can you mute the television?
He muted his microphone during the meeting.
He muted his microphone during the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make the sound of (sth.) quieter or silent Please mute your phone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: silence, quiet, muffle; Antonyms: unmute, amplify
Etymology
From Latin 'mutus' meaning 'silent, speechless'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'mute' button on a TV remote or a video call, which silences the sound.