be quiet

/bi ˌkwaɪət/
/bi ˈkwaɪjət/
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Other forms: was quiet; is quiet; were quiet; are quiet; been quiet; be quieted; being quiet; am quiet

Definitions of be quiet
  1. verb
    refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
    synonyms: belt up, button up, clam up, close up, dummy up, keep mum, shut up
Pronunciation
US
/bi ˌkwaɪət/
UK
/bi ˈkwaɪjət/
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