lull

UK
/lʌl/
US
/lʌl/

Translations

lullnoun
lulls
pl
UK
/lʌl/
US
/lʌl/
There was a lull in the conversation.
В разговоре наступило затишье.
lullverb
lulled
Past Simple
lulled
Past Participle
lulling
Gerund
UK
/lʌl/
US
/lʌl/
The sound of the waves helped to lull him into a peaceful sleep.
Звук волн помог укачивать его в спокойный сон.
The mother tried to lull the baby to sleep with a gentle song.
Мать пыталась успокаивать ребенка, чтобы он заснул, с помощью нежной песни.
Additional translations

Definitions

lullnoun
A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.
There was a lull in the conversation as everyone pondered the question.
A temporary calm or quiet period, especially in a storm or conflict.
The sailors took advantage of the lull to repair the sails.
lullverb
To cause someone to feel calm or to fall asleep.
The gentle rocking of the boat lulled the baby to sleep.
To make someone feel deceptively secure or confident.
The manager's assurances lulled the team into a false sense of security.
To become quiet, calm, or less active; to subside.
After a few minutes, the applause lulled and the speaker continued.