dial down

British  

verb

1. (adverb) to reduce or become reduced

   to dial down an argument

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Example Sentences

The prime minister, keenly aware of the magnitude of this moment, sought to dial down how he intends to react and how he might hope others intend to react.

From BBC

Nielsen, Greenland’s prime minister, responded to the appointment of Landry by seeking to dial down tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts said U.S. efforts to dial down tensions between Tokyo and Beijing, reported by The Wall Street Journal, may have contributed to broad gains.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the same time, an actual end to the shutdown might “dial down the temperature of the fear trade,” said Libertas Wealth’s Koos — suggesting that could lead to a decline for gold prices, which have been supported by that fear trade.

From MarketWatch

Streaming services are now required to turn the dial down on commercial advertisements that blare louder than providers’ content under legislation signed into law Monday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times