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quiesce.

To become quiet or quieter.

7 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/kwiˈɛs/UK/kwaɪˈɛs/UK
  1. To become quiet or quieter.

    intransitive
  2. To make temporarily inactive or disabled.

    transitive
  3. To pause or reduce the activity of (a device or application), for example to prepare it for backups or other maintenance.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin quiēscō ("I rest, repose, become quiet").

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