Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quiesce
verb
/kwɪˈɛs/
Definition
To become quiet, inactive, or dormant.
Examples
- After a long day of work, she needed to quiesce for a few hours to recharge her energy.
- During the winter months, many plants quiesce, conserving energy until spring.
Meaning
Quiesce refers to a state of quietness or inactivity, often used in contexts where an object or organism is at rest or not currently in operation.
Synonyms
- calm
- settle
- repose
- hibernate
- rest
