be silent

Definitions

To refrain from speaking or making any sound.

To become quiet or cease communication.

Examples

The teacher asked the students to be silent while she explained the instructions.

It is often wise to be silent when you are angry to avoid saying something you might regret.

Synonyms

keep quiet hold one's tongue stay mute hush remain speechless button one's lip

Antonyms

speak out make noise break one's silence talk chatter voice one's opinion