noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, transitive verb
toning down; calming down; slowing down; mollification
Borrowed from English 'tone down'. Used for reducing intensity, excitement, speed, or harshness in various contexts, such as speech, behavior, or activity. Often used as a suru-verb.
from English tone down
彼は議論が白熱しすぎたので、少しトーンダウンしようと言った。
He said, 'Let's tone it down a bit,' because the discussion was getting too heated.
Consumer spending is slowing down due to the economic slowdown.