mute
🇺🇸
/mjuːt/
🇬🇧
/mjuːt/
adjective
R
Not speaking or making sound.
The child sat mute in the corner, not saying a word.
R
Unable to speak.
The mute person communicated using hand signs.
noun
R
A button that turns off sound on devices.
Press the mute button to silence the TV.
R
A device that makes musical instruments quieter.
The trumpet player used a mute to soften the sound.
R
A person who cannot speak (old term).
The old term 'mute' for non-speaking people is no longer used.
verb
R
To turn off the sound.
Please mute your microphone during the meeting.
R
To make a musical instrument quieter.
The musician muted the violin for a softer tone.
R
To make something less strong or clear.
She muted her opinion to avoid an argument.
translation
Not speaking or making sound.; Unable to speak.
A button that turns off sound on devices.; A device that makes musical instruments quieter.; A person who cannot speak (old term).
To turn off the sound.; To make a musical instrument quieter.; To make something less strong or clear.
Word Forms
3rd Present
mutes
Past
muted
Perfect
muted
Progressive
muting
Plural
mutes