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Definition lull in British English

lull verb

[transitive] verb
/lʌl/
1

to make someone feel relaxed or confident so that they are not prepared for anything unpleasant

Example

Their reports lulled us into a false sense of security.

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2

to make someone relaxed enough to sleep

Example

The sound of rain falling soon lulled him to sleep.

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Definition lull in British English