English Expression · Intermediate
dial down
To reduce or diminish in effect or intensity
Pronunciation: say dial down
Meaning
To reduce or diminish in effect or intensity.
Example
Let's dial down the anger in this conversation.
Let's dial down the anger in this conversation.
Practice tips
- Practice dial down out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.