mute button
[myuːt ˈbʌtən]
nounpl: mute buttons
botão de silenciar
1. A control on an electronic device that temporarily disables its sound output without turning off the device entirely
I pressed the mute button on the remote control during the commercial break.
Pressionei o botão de silenciar no controle remoto durante o intervalo comercial.
2. A feature on communication devices or software that deactivates the microphone to prevent audio transmission
She clicked the mute button during the video conference to avoid background noise.
Ela clicou no botão de silenciar durante a videoconferência para evitar ruído de fundo.
3. A physical or virtual button that silences audio on phones, computers, or other multimedia devices
The mute button on my smartphone is located on the side of the device.
O botão de silenciar no meu smartphone está localizado na lateral do aparelho.
The mute button has become increasingly essential in both Brazilian and American digital culture, particularly with the rise of remote work and video conferencing. In Brazil, the term 'botão de silenciar' is widely understood across all age groups due to ubiquitous smartphone usage. In the USA, the mute button gained particular cultural significance during the COVID-19 pandemic when remote meetings became standard practice, leading to the common phrase 'you're on mute' when someone forgets to unmute themselves during video calls.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit the mute button - to silence someone or stop a discussion abruptly
press mute - to silence audio output quickly
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