quiesce

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈkwɪi.ɛs/

[edit] Verb

to quiesce (third-person singular simple present quiesces, present participle quiescing, simple past and past participle quiesced)

1. Become quiet or quieter.
2. To make temporarily inactive or disabled.

[edit] Derived terms

• quiescent

[edit] Related terms

• quiet