cool down

1 of 1verb

/ˈkul ˈdaʊn/

Forms:cools down,cooling down,cooled down,cooled down

to reduce the temperature of something

transitive

Placing the hot dish in front of the fan will help cool it down quickly.
To cool down the beverage, add a few ice cubes.
Running cold water over the burns will help cool down the affected skin.
Using a shade or umbrella can cool down the temperature on a sunny day.
The chef used a rapid cooling method to cool down the freshly cooked soup before serving.

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to decrease in temperature

As the sun set, the temperature started to cool down, bringing relief from the heat.
After a hot day, the room gradually began to cool down as the evening approached.
The coffee was too hot to drink, so I patiently waited for it to cool down.
As the storm passed, the weather began to cool down, making the air more comfortable.
After exercising, it's essential to allow your body to cool down gradually to prevent injury.

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to decrease in strength or force

The excitement in the room began to cool down as the meeting went on.
The market's enthusiasm for the new product cooled down after the initial launch.
It's important for negotiations to cool down before reaching a final decision.
The initial buzz around the trend started to cool down as people sought the next big thing.

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to decrease in strength, intensity, or speed

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Holiday sales were exceptionally high, but retailers expect spending to cool down in the new year.
With new zoning laws in place, the rapid development in the downtown area is expected to cool down.
Following a surge in tech stock prices, analysts predict the sector will cool down as market corrections occur.
The government implemented new fiscal policies to cool down the overheated economy and control inflation.

to cause someone or something to become less agitated

transitive

The mediator tried to cool down the heated discussion between the two parties.
A gentle conversation can cool down a person who is feeling upset.
Offering a sincere apology can help cool down tensions in a relationship.
Using humor in a tense situation can be effective in cooling things down.
The manager took steps to cool down the workplace environment after a stressful project.

to become calmer or less agitated

During the tense negotiation process, both sides agreed to take a break to cool down before returning to the table.
They had a heated argument, but later, after both had a chance to cool down, they were able to have a constructive conversation.
After the intense match, the players took some time to cool down and reflect on their performance.
She needed a moment to cool down after receiving the unexpected news, allowing herself to process the information before reacting.
During the intense meeting, emotions ran high, but everyone agreed to take a short break to cool down before continuing the discussion.