Cool down

verb

To lower the temperature of something.

After boiling the water, let it cool down before drinking it.
Visual representation of "cool down" - To lower the temperature of something.

Often appears as...

  • let the soup cool down
  • he is cooling down the engine
verb

To become more relaxed or less angry or excited.

After arguing, they needed some time to cool down.
Visual representation of "cool down" - To become more relaxed or less angry or excited.

Often appears as...

  • cool down your temper
  • cool down after a fight

Usage tips

Approving

verb

In fitness, to slowly bring your heart rate back to normal after exercising.

It's important to cool down after a vigorous workout to prevent injury.
Visual representation of "cool down" - In fitness, to slowly bring your heart rate back to normal after exercising.

Often appears as...

  • cool down after running
  • workout cool down
verb

To lower the temperature of something.

After boiling the water, let it cool down before drinking it.
Visual representation of "cool down" - To lower the temperature of something.

Often appears as...

  • let the soup cool down
  • he is cooling down the engine
verb

To become more relaxed or less angry or excited.

After arguing, they needed some time to cool down.
Visual representation of "cool down" - To become more relaxed or less angry or excited.

Often appears as...

  • cool down your temper
  • cool down after a fight

Usage tips

Approving

verb

In fitness, to slowly bring your heart rate back to normal after exercising.

It's important to cool down after a vigorous workout to prevent injury.
Visual representation of "cool down" - In fitness, to slowly bring your heart rate back to normal after exercising.

Often appears as...

  • cool down after running
  • workout cool down
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Visual representation of "cool down"
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Physical Objects

Used when referring to physical items that need to reduce in temperature.

Illustration for Physical Objects
I'll wait outside until they cool down the lasagna.
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Safety First

Mentioned in contexts where cooling something prevents harm, like burns.

Illustration for Safety First
Cool down the metal before handling it.
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Temperature Control

Can refer to reducing temperature in an environment, like a room.

Illustration for Temperature Control
Can we cool down the room with some air conditioning?
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Physical Objects

Used when referring to physical items that need to reduce in temperature.

Illustration for Physical Objects
I'll wait outside until they cool down the lasagna.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Safety First

Mentioned in contexts where cooling something prevents harm, like burns.

Illustration for Safety First
Cool down the metal before handling it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temperature Control

Can refer to reducing temperature in an environment, like a room.

Illustration for Temperature Control
Can we cool down the room with some air conditioning?
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Objects

Used when referring to physical items that need to reduce in temperature.

Illustration for Physical Objects
I'll wait outside until they cool down the lasagna.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Safety First

Mentioned in contexts where cooling something prevents harm, like burns.

Illustration for Safety First
Cool down the metal before handling it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temperature Control

Can refer to reducing temperature in an environment, like a room.

Illustration for Temperature Control
Can we cool down the room with some air conditioning?
Visual representation of the word "Cool down"

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