Definition

1. Verb:
   • To produce or emit a sound, often one that is loud, noticeable, or unwanted. The sound can be intentional or unintentional.

Usage

• The phrase "make noise" is used to describe the action of creating sound. It is a common and versatile verb phrase.
• It is often used to describe sounds from objects, animals, or people.
• It can imply a lack of specific identification of the sound; the exact type of noise (e.g., bang, roar, hum) is not specified.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The old refrigerator makes noise all night long.
  • Please don't make noise during the performance.
  • The crowd began to make noise when the team scored.
  • What is that machine? It makes a terrible noise.

Advanced Usage

• "to make a noise about something": To complain or protest publicly about something; to draw attention to an issue.
  • Residents are making a noise about the new construction project.
• "to make noises": To express a particular intention or opinion, often indirectly or unofficially.
  • The company is making noises about expanding into Asia.

Variants and Related Words

• Noisemaker (n): A person or device that creates a loud sound, often used at celebrations.
  • The children had fun with their noisemakers at the party.
• Noisy (adj): Full of or characterized by a lot of noise.
  • The classroom was very noisy.

Synonyms

• Sound (v): To make a sound, often more neutral in tone.
• Clamor (v): To make a loud and confused noise, especially from a group of people.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Make up (a noise/story): To invent or fabricate something. (Note: This is a distinct phrasal verb where "make up" means to invent, not to emit sound).
  • He made up a strange noise to scare his sister.

Related Idioms

• Make a big noise: To be very important, influential, or to boast loudly.
  • He makes a big noise in local politics.
• Empty vessels make the most noise: A proverb meaning that the least intelligent or competent people are often the most talkative or boastful.

Verb

1. emit a noise