[Phrasal Verb] DIE DOWN - Mastering the Art of Winding Down Activities
Die down
to gradually become quieter or less intense
When something dies down, it decreases in intensity or stops gradually. This could apply to natural phenomena like winds after a storm or societal situations such as public interest in a news story fading over time. For instance, after the initial chaos of Black Friday sales, the crowd's excitement starts to die down, allowing a more peaceful shopping environment to re-emerge.
Example Sentences
The noise will die down eventually.
The noise will decrease eventually.
After the storm, the winds died down significantly.
After the storm, the winds reduced significantly.
His enthusiasm died down over time.
His enthusiasm lessened over time.