cool down — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

cool down (/kuːl daʊn/)

verb  ·  Beginner  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /kuːl daʊn/

Meaning

Meaning: become calmer or cooler

To become or make something cooler, or to become calmer after anger.

Examples

🗣 Let the tea cool down before you drink it.

Etymology

From ‘cool’ plus ‘down’, lowering temperature or emotion.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for temperature and emotions.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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