be quiet

See also: bequiet

English

Etymology

From be +‎ quiet.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /biˈkwaɪˌət/

Interjection

be quiet

1. (imperative) Remain silent. Sometimes used as a more polite synonym of shut up.

Synonyms

• hush!
• silence!
• whist!

Translations

remain silent — see silence