The scientists have been 'mute' [=they have not said anything] about the results of the tests.
He 'muted' his criticism of the president. [=he expressed his criticism less harshly]
We just sat there, 'mute' [='speechless'], unable to explain what happened.
(..) Son of a bitch, he bit me. Okay, I guess I'll just go to the emergency room to be safe. Howie, this is just your hypochondria. When I sat on the mute button and thought I'd gone deaf, that was my hypochondria. We'll find another time to tell him I'm pregnant. Morning. (..)2016 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Positive Negative Reaction Season: 9 Episode 16