English

Verb

cool down

1. (intransitive) To become cooler, to be reduced in temperature.

   You can drink the coffee when it's cooled down.

2. (transitive) To cause the temperature of an item to decrease.

   We had to cool down the equipment with water before using it.

3. (intransitive) To become less agitated.

   I'd love to go to Iraq, but I'll have to wait until the violence cools down.

4. (transitive) To cause to become less agitated.

   Dave was kicking and screaming, so I had to cool him down with some mellow music.

Synonyms

• (become less agitated): calm down

Translations

See also

• cool off
• warm down
• warm up