TONE STH


Meaning of TONE STH in English

down

1.

to make a speech, an opinion, etc. less extreme or offensive :

The language of the article will have to be toned down for the mass-market.

2.

to make a colour less bright

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.