expression, ichidan verb
quieten down; fall silent
Used for sounds, noise, or clamor dying down. Often implies a previously loud or noticeable sound becomes quiet.
See also: 鳴りを潜める
会場のざわめきがようやく鳴りを静めた。
The buzz in the venue finally quietened down.
彼
When his speech began, the audience fell silent.
expression, ichidan verb
cease activities; become inactive; lie low
Figurative extension: a person or group stops being publicly active or noisy, often to avoid attention. Similar to 鳴りを潜める.
See also: 鳴りを潜める
スキャンダル後、彼はしばらく鳴りを静めていた。
After the scandal, he lay low for a while.
反対派は選挙が近づくと鳴りを静めた。
The opposition quietened down as the election approached.