Grammar fix
mute yourself
turn your microphone off on a call
to turn your microphone off on a video or phone call so others can't hear you
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Sorry, I was on mute — can you hear me now?technology
- Could you mute yourself? We can hear your dog barking.technology
Fix the pattern
Pattern: mute yourself / be on mute
Don't say 'close my microphone' — British speakers say 'mute yourself' or 'go on mute'.
Patternmute yourself / be on mute