Muting: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ”‡
Add to dictionary

muting

 

[ หˆmjuหtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

audio control

Muting refers to the action of silencing or turning off the sound of an audio source. This can be applied to various devices such as microphones, speakers, and media players. When a speaker is muted, its output is rendered inaudible until the mute function is disabled. This function is commonly used in communication platforms during calls or remote meetings to minimize background noise. Additionally, it can be applied during video playback to avoid disturbance in environments where silence is required.

Synonyms

hushing, silencing, suppressing

Examples of usage

  • I muted the microphone so my background noise wouldn't interrupt the meeting.
  • During the video call, I muted myself while others were speaking.
  • He muted the television during the commercial break.
  • You can mute the notifications on your phone to avoid distractions.

Translations

Translations of the word "muting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น silenciamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stummschaltung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mode senyap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผะบะฝะตะฝะฝั ะทะฒัƒะบัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyciszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒฅใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mise en sourdine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ silenciar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sessizleลŸtirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์†Œ๊ฑฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชู… ุงู„ุตูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ztlumenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stlmenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izklop zvoka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รžรถggun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั‹ะฑั‹ัั‚ั‹ ำฉัˆั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™ssizlษ™ลŸdirmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ silenciar

Etymology

The term 'muting' originates from the word 'mute,' which dates back to the late Middle English term 'mute' meaning 'silent, unable to speak.' It comes from the Old French 'muet' or the Latin 'muttus,' which means 'dumb' or 'silent.' Over time, as technologies developed, particularly in the context of sound and audio equipment in the 20th century, the term evolved to represent the action of silencing audio devices. With the rise of digital communication and audio production, 'muting' became a common term in software applications and devices that allow users to control sound output, adapting the original meaning to modern usage. Today, 'muting' is prevalent in various digital communication platforms where audio control is a critical aspect.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,562 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.