die down

verb

1. (of some perennial plants) to wither and die above ground, leaving only the root alive during the winter
2. to lose strength or power, esp by degrees
3. to become calm or quiet

Idioms and Phrases

see die away .

Example Sentences

By Thursday, winds began to die down, helping firefighters.

From Los Angeles Times

On Saturday, the weather was cooperating with some 3,000 fire personnel working the blaze — as the winds died down and relative humidity levels rose.

From Los Angeles Times

“My hope is that this will die down after four years, if not earlier, and the number 47 won’t be associated with any particular politicians,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

By late Monday into Tuesday, the winds are expected to die down across the Southland before forecasters are calling for a second wind event, which is expected to hit Northern California first.

From Los Angeles Times

Rick Canepa, meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Bay Area station, said winds in the area of the Keller fire peaked around 20 mph, but had died down Sunday morning.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abate
• curb
• curtail
• cut down
• decline
• depreciate
• deteriorate
• diminish
• drop
• drop off
• dwindle
• ease
• ebb
• fall off
• lessen
• lower
• reduce
• shrink
• sink
• slacken