What does Be Quiet mean?

Definitions for Be Quiet
be qui·et

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. close up, clam up, dummy up, shut up, belt up, button up, be quiet, keep mumverb

    refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

    "The children shut up when their father approached"

Wikipedia

  1. be quiet

    "Shut up" is a direct command with a meaning very similar to "be quiet", but which is commonly perceived as a more forceful command to stop making noise or otherwise communicating, such as talking. The phrase is probably a shortened form of "shut up your mouth" or "shut your mouth up". Its use is generally considered rude and impolite, and may also be considered a form of profanity by some.

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  1. be quiet

    "Be quiet" is a statement or command used to request silence or reduce noise from a person, group, or in a particular environment. It may refer to refraining from speech, maintaining discretion, or to cease any activities producing sound to create a calm and noiseless atmosphere.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Be Quiet in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Be Quiet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Be Quiet in a Sentence

  1. Tom Leary:

    This is definitely not something you see very often in Louisa, we're a really nice, quiet town, with a lot of hardworking people and something like this is pretty unusual.

  2. Benjamin Netanyahu:

    We are making great efforts to restore peace and quiet to Jerusalem.

  3. Richard Wyeth:

    The feedback from the market has been very quiet. We've only had one direct contact from one customer in China who has requested that we test for 1080 and make sure the results are on (shipping certificates).

  4. Steph Hodson:

    We’re going to have to go back through security and everything, it was quite scary and everyone was really quiet and looked worried.

  5. Erica Fener-Sitkoff:

    Quiet the noise, focus on who you trust and be honest about your comfort levels and family's needs.


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