was silent, kept quiet
I want the class to be silent.
Но я молчал, пока не понял, какую игру вы ведёте.
But I kept quiet until I understood what game you were playing.
— Вожделение (2007)
Он молчал и задал лишь несколько вопросов.
He remained silent and asked only a few questions.
— Рататуй (2007)
Пока мы говорили, Том молчал.
While we were talking, Tom remained silent.