be silent
verb phrase
Pronunciation: /bi ˈsaɪlənt/
Definition
Refrain from making any sound or speaking.
Examples
The teacher asked the class to be silent while she handed out the exam papers.
He chose to be silent about his plans until he was certain they would succeed.
Even though he was angry, he decided to be silent to avoid an argument.
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