dial down

verb

1. (adverb) to reduce or become reduced

   to dial down an argument

Example Sentences

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.

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The Radio Times suggested "such beloved characters deserve a better film", while the Telegraph offered only three stars, telling fans to "dial down your expectations to -11".

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Then I’m going to dial down for the holidays and really just enjoy my family.

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The London version's cast claim their exploits put the rest in the shade, with producers cutting the cameras and telling the women to dial down the drama at times.

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Brie and Franco lend the fictional couple their intimacy, but dial down their spark.

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