When he held up a hand, complete and instant silence fell.

The sight of the gift stunned the girl into instant silence.

The phone on the desk rang, creating an instant silence in the room.

He held up a hand and got instant silence.

But the moment of instant silence, which had followed their entrance, in its way steadied her.

The speaker raised his hand again and there was instant silence.

General Marcks' voice was not raised but it created an instant silence.

The booming voice brought instant silence to the room of television and print reporters.

There was instant silence, and a moment later the verdict had been announced.

There was an instant silence, and a great wagging of significant heads.