mute

Definition

• n. a deaf person who is unable to speak
• n. a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument
• adj. expressed without speech

Word forms

Present participle

muting

Past participle

muted

Third person singular

mutes

Past tense

muted

Example sentences

1. n.

   The mute in the orchestra helped reduce the volume of the brass instruments.

2. a.

   She remained mute during the entire meeting, choosing to listen instead.

3. vt.

   Please mute your microphone during the presentation to avoid background noise.

4. vi.

   The dog tends to mute when it needs to go outside.