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Definition fall silent in British English

fall silent phrase

phrase
1

to stop talking or making a noise

Example

'I've said enough' he mumbled, and fell silent.

Synonyms and related words
fall silent hush dry up
2

if guns fall silent, they stop firing

Example

A ceasefire was agreed to and the guns fell silent.

Synonyms and related words
blaze fall silent go off
Definition fall silent in British English