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单词 pipe down
释义

pipe down

verb

piped down; piping down; pipes down

intransitive verb

: to stop talking or making noise

Synonyms

  • calm (down)
  • chill out [slang]
  • cool
  • hush
  • quiet
  • settle (down)
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Example Sentences

if you don't pipe down, we're turning this car around and going straight home! Pipe down or I'll cancel recess!” the teacher commanded

Word History

Etymology

pipe entry 2

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

pipe down

verb

1
as in to cool
to become still and orderly if you don't pipe down, we're turning this car around and going straight home!

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • cool
  • hush
  • chill out
  • cool it
  • settle (down)
  • calm (down)
  • dry up
  • quiet
  • relax
  • zone out
  • unwind
  • tranquilize
  • tranquillize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • act up
  • horse around
  • cut up
  • fool around
  • clown (around)
  • show off
  • monkey (around)
  • carry on
  • skylark
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2
as in to dry up
to stop talking "Pipe down or I'll cancel recess!" the teacher commanded

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • dry up
  • hush
  • dummy up
  • clam up
  • hold one's peace
  • quiet (down)
  • hold one's tongue
  • shut up
  • belt up
  • settle (down)
  • cool (down)
  • calm (down)
  • haw
  • hem

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • speak
  • talk
  • speak out
  • talk up
  • speak up
  • spout (off)
  • pipe up
  • sound off
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