Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause something to become quiet or inactive

“The company will quiesce its operations for the next two weeks.”

2. verb

to enter a state of dormancy or reduced activity

“The volcano will quiesce for several years after the eruption.”

3. noun

a period of reduced activity or dormancy

“The region has been in a state of quiesce for the past decade.”

4. noun

a pause or period of inactivity

“The team’s quiesce during the tournament was unexpected.”