Worldwideinformalneutral
- To reduce the intensity, degree, or extent of something; to scale down an action, attitude, or policy.
Worldwideneutraltechnicalliteral
- To turn a control or dial toward a lower or earlier setting; to move a dial or mechanism to a previous or lesser position.
Worldwideinformaltelephonecolloquial
- To call someone back; to return a telephone call.
Worldwideinformalcolloquial
- To moderate one’s behavior or manner; to adopt a less extreme or conspicuous approach.