expression, ichidan verb
quieten down; fall silent
Describes sounds, voices, or noise dying down or becoming quiet. Often used for a previously loud or noticeable sound that subsides.
嵐が過ぎ去り、外の風の音も鳴りを潜めた。
After the storm passed, the sound of the wind outside also quieted down.
彼
When he entered, the chatter in the classroom fell silent.
expression, ichidan verb
cease activities; lie low; keep a low profile
Figurative extension: a person or group stops being publicly active or noticeable, often to avoid attention or trouble.
批判を受けて、その政治家はしばらく鳴りを潜めていた。
Facing criticism, the politician lay low for a while.
新製品の発表まで、ライバル企業は鳴りを潜めている。
Until the new product announcement, the rival company is keeping a low profile.