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    silence

    US /ˈsaɪləns/

    ・

    UK /'saɪləns/

    A2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounState of being quiet and not talking for a time
    They walked to the door in silence, they wanted to get outside before talking
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounWhen there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
    The musician waits for silence before he begins the music
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo stop the noise that something is making
    We need to silence this engine, it’s too noisy
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo prevent someone from expressing thoughts
    If you don't silence him he will do great damage to the company
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounRefusal to discuss or talk about an issue
    Their silence on the subject does not help me learn what happened

    Video subtitles

    Game of Thrones and Jon Snow's Return - What we expect to see

    01:55Game of Thrones and Jon Snow's Return - What we expect to see
    • Silence gives consent

      Silence gives consent

    B1

    How to Survive a Building Explosion

    06:05How to Survive a Building Explosion
    • The silence shatters when an explosion tears through the streets from a nearby building.

      The silence shatters when an explosion tears through the streets from a nearby building.

    B1

    How Trump’s Charges Compare to This Past Politician's Scandal | WSJ

    06:39How Trump’s Charges Compare to This Past Politician's Scandal | WSJ
    • They say Pecker and Cohen worked out a deal that ultimately paid McDougal $150,000 for her silence,

      They say Pecker and Cohen worked out a deal that ultimately paid McDougal $150,000 for her silence,

    • that ultimately paid McDougal $150,000 for her silence

      that ultimately paid McDougal $150,000 for her silence

    B2

    How China crushed Hong Kong

    14:28How China crushed Hong Kong
    • ...to silence us, are people going to fight back?

      ...to silence us, are people going to fight back?

    • ...that means that you kind of have to silence yourself

      ...that means that you kind of have to silence yourself

    B1

    GIRLFRIEND VS BOYFRIEND: CHEF

    07:36GIRLFRIEND VS BOYFRIEND: CHEF
    • *Epic silence as Mariza said the most smartest thing since *that's what she said*

      *Epic silence as Mariza said the most smartest thing since *that's what she said*

    B1

    Attack on Titan IN 9 MINUTES

    09:34Attack on Titan IN 9 MINUTES
    • *silence*

      *silence*

    • *silence*

      *silence*

    B2

    The Life Changing Effect of Small Talk With Strangers

    04:08The Life Changing Effect of Small Talk With Strangers
    • may also have a more high minded defence for  our silence: we aspire to be profound people  

      may also have a more high minded defence for  our silence: we aspire to be profound people  

    B1

    Re:Zero IN 8 MINUTES

    08:50Re:Zero IN 8 MINUTES
    • Old Guy #1: Silence! Royal candidates, introduce yourselves!

      Old Guy #1: Silence! Royal candidates, introduce yourselves!

    • Silence!

      Silence!

    B1

    What is Art for?

    05:53What is Art for?
    • The result is an awkward silence and a lot of confusion.

      The result is an awkward silence and a lot of confusion.

    B1

    FADED (Five Nights At Freddy’s sfm animation)

    03:29FADED (Five Nights At Freddy’s sfm animation)
    • Eternal silence of the sea, I'm breathing alive.

      Eternal silence of the sea, I'm breathing alive.

    • The eternal silence of the sea.

      The eternal silence of the sea.

    A2