chill out
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Definition
- Verb (intransitive, informal):
- To relax, to become calm, or to stop being agitated or stressed. It specifically describes the process of transitioning from a state of excitement, anger, or anxiety to a state of tranquility.
Usage
- This verb is intransitive; it does not take a direct object.
- It is primarily used in informal, conversational contexts.
- It often functions as an imperative ("Chill out!") to tell someone to calm down.
Examples
- Verb:
- You need to chill out; getting angry won't solve the problem.
- After the stressful meeting, I just want to go home and chill out.
- He told his friend to chill out and not worry about the small details.
Advanced Usage
- "to chill out": can imply spending time relaxing in an unhurried, informal way.
- We spent the weekend just chilling out at the beach.
Variants and Related Words
- Chill (verb, informal): A shortened, more casual form meaning to relax or spend time relaxing.
- Let's just chill at my place tonight.
- Chilled out (adjective, informal): Describes a relaxed, easy-going state or personality.
- He has a very chilled out attitude towards life.
Synonyms
- Calm down: To become calm after being upset or excited.
- Cool off: To become less angry or excited.
- Relax: To rest and become less tense or anxious.
- Unwind: To relax after a period of work or tension.
- Settle down: To become quiet, calm, or orderly.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Cool down: Similar to "cool off," meaning to become less angry or physically heated.
- You should cool down after your workout.
Related Idioms
- Take it easy: A common informal phrase advising someone to relax and not exert themselves.
- You've been working too hard; you should take it easy for a while.
Verb
- become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
- After the fight both men need to cool off.
- It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.