lull
/lʌl/
noun
- A temporary period of calm or quiet, especially during a storm, conflict, or busy activity.
- During a lull in the battle, the soldiers took the chance to rest and eat.
- The meeting had a lull after the first hour, and people started checking their phones.
- There was a brief lull in the rain, so we decided to go for a walk.
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verb
- To cause someone to feel calm, sleepy, or less alert, often by gentle sounds or movements.
- The teacher's soft voice lulled the restless children into a quiet mood.
- The steady hum of the car engine lulled the passengers into a drowsy state.
- The sound of the waves lulled her to sleep on the beach.
- To make someone feel safe or unsuspecting, often so they are less prepared for danger.
- Don't let the quiet neighborhood lull you into forgetting to lock your doors.
- The calm weather lulled the sailors into a false sense of security before the storm hit.
- The company's early success lulled the managers into ignoring the growing competition.
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