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.
(..) You know what I mean? Okay. Phoebe, I need your help. I've been calling for you all week, didn't you hear me? For the first couple of days, yeah, Then I put you on mute, You could put me on mute? I had to. I was busy. Now, I need your help. Oh, yeah, and I need yours too. Because you come here, (..)2004 TvShow: Charmed Title: I Dream of Phoebe Season: 6 Episode 15