dial down

verb

1. (adverb) to reduce or become reduced

   to dial down an argument

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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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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