cool down

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cool down

The athlete walks slowly to cool down after her run.

Definition

  1. Verb (Intransitive):

    • To become less hot; to decrease in temperature: The process of something losing heat and becoming cooler.
    • To become less intense, excited, or angry; to become calmer: The process of emotions, enthusiasm, or activity diminishing.

  2. Verb (Transitive):

    • To cause something to become less hot; to lower the temperature of something: The action of removing heat from an object or substance.
    • To cause someone to become less intense, excited, or angry; to calm someone: The action of reducing the intensity of a person's emotions or behavior.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb (Intransitive):

    • After running, it's important to cool down slowly by walking. (To become less hot)
    • Wait for the engine to cool down before you check the oil. (To decrease in temperature)
    • His anger will cool down once he has time to think. (To become less intense/angry)
    • The market speculation has started to cool down after the initial frenzy. (To become less intense/active)

  • Verb (Transitive):

    • She used a fan to cool down the room. (To cause to become less hot)
    • Please cool this soup down before serving it to the children. (To lower the temperature of)
    • A walk outside helped cool him down after the argument. (To cause to become calmer)
    • The coach's talk was meant to cool down the overexcited players. (To reduce the intensity of someone's excitement)
Advanced Usage
  • "Cooling-down period": A designated time for activity or emotions to subside.
    • The contract includes a 30-day cooling-down period for cancellations.
  • In fitness, "cool down" is a standard noun phrase for the exercises done after a workout to gradually lower the heart rate.
    • Stretching is an essential part of your cool down.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cool (verb/adjective): The base form. As a verb, it means to make or become cool. As an adjective, it means moderately cold or calm.
    • The evening breeze cooled the city. He remained cool under pressure.
  • Cooler (noun): A container for keeping things cool.
  • Coolant (noun): A fluid used to cool an engine or system.
Synonyms
  • Chill: To make or become cold. (Often implies a sharper cold than "cool down").
  • Refrigerate: To cool or freeze food for preservation. (More technical/formal).
  • Calm down: To become or make tranquil. (Specifically for emotions, a very close synonym).
  • Subside: To become less intense or active. (For intensity/activity).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Cool off: Very similar to "cool down," often used interchangeably, especially for emotions and temperature.
    • Let's go for a swim to cool off. He needs some time to cool off.
Related Idioms
  • Cool your heels: To be forced to wait.
    • I had to cool my heels in the waiting room for an hour.
  • Keep your cool: To remain calm and composed.
    • Despite the pressure, she managed to keep her cool.
cool down

The athlete walks slowly to cool down after her run.

Verb
  1. loose heat
    • The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm
  2. lose intensity
    • His enthusiasm cooled considerably
  3. make cool or cooler
    • Chill the food

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