<NetworkiNg> To reNder quiesceNt, i.e. temporarily iNactive or disabled. For example to quiesce a device (such as a digital modem). It is also a system commaNd iN MAX TNT software which is used to "Temporarily disable a modem or DS0 chaNNel". Also used as aN adjective, iN the expressioN "quiesce time". (2000-03-05)