Mute means someone or something does not produce any sound. It can also mean not able to speak, often because of a physical reason.
The child was mute after the accident.
She stayed mute during the meeting.
To mute means to make a device or person silent. You stop sounds from coming out by pressing a button or changing settings.
Please mute your phone now.
He muted the TV during the call.
A mute is a tool used with some musical instruments. It lowers or changes the sound when attached to the instrument.
The violinist used a mute on her instrument.
He put the mute on the trumpet.
Mute can be a noun meaning a person who cannot speak. This is often because of a physical or medical condition.
He helps mute people communicate.
The school has classes for the mute.
Mute can mean someone chooses not to speak about something or stays quiet. It can be on purpose.
He remained mute on the topic.
She was mute when asked questions.
Mute is a control or button that stops sound signals from playing in electronic devices. It is used to avoid noise.
Press the mute to silence the microphone.
The remote has a mute button here.
