Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dial-down
phrasal verb
/ˈdaɪəl daʊn/
Definition
To reduce the intensity or level of something, often by adjusting a setting.
Examples
- After receiving feedback, the manager decided to dial down the project scope.
- It’s important to dial down your expectations to avoid disappointment.
- During the meeting, the speaker had to dial down his enthusiasm to keep the audience engaged.
Meaning
To decrease the amount or intensity of a process, activity, or emotion.
Synonyms
- reduce
- lower
- decrease
- scale back
- minimize
