be quiet

A request that somebody be quiet, stop talking, etc. > You're driving me nuts

cause to be quiet or not talk v

fall silent v cause to be quiet or not talk v become quiet or quieter v wash by removing particles v run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals

v become quiet or quieter v make calm or still v cause to be quiet or not talk

n the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking) n the absence of sound n a refusal to speak when expected n the trait of keeping things secret v cause to be quiet or not talk v keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure