Cool off

verb

To become or make less hot.

After running, he sat in the shade to cool off.
Visual representation of "cool off" - To become or make less hot

Often appears as...

  • cool off in the shade
  • cool off in the pool
verb

To become more calm after being angry or excited.

After their argument, she needed some time alone to cool off.
Visual representation of "cool off" - To become more calm after being angry or excited

Often appears as...

  • cool off after an argument
  • cool off before making decision
verb

To become less enthusiastic or convinced about something.

He was initially excited about the job offer, but he cooled off after considering all the travel it would require.
Visual representation of "cool off" - To become less enthusiastic or convinced about something

Often appears as...

  • cool off about a job offer
  • cool off about solving puzzles
verb

To become or make less hot.

After running, he sat in the shade to cool off.
Visual representation of "cool off" - To become or make less hot

Often appears as...

  • cool off in the shade
  • cool off in the pool
verb

To become more calm after being angry or excited.

After their argument, she needed some time alone to cool off.
Visual representation of "cool off" - To become more calm after being angry or excited

Often appears as...

  • cool off after an argument
  • cool off before making decision
verb

To become less enthusiastic or convinced about something.

He was initially excited about the job offer, but he cooled off after considering all the travel it would require.
Visual representation of "cool off" - To become less enthusiastic or convinced about something

Often appears as...

  • cool off about a job offer
  • cool off about solving puzzles
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "cool off"
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Temperature Drop

Used when temperatures decrease, especially after high heat conditions.

Illustration for Temperature Drop
Let's wait until the car cools off before we get in.
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Literal Cooling

Often refers to objects or environments, not just people.

Illustration for Literal Cooling
Leave the cake out to cool off before icing it.
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Heat Relief

Use it to suggest finding relief from hot weather or to prevent overheating.

Illustration for Heat Relief
Drink this iced water to cool off a bit.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Temperature Drop

Used when temperatures decrease, especially after high heat conditions.

Illustration for Temperature Drop
Let's wait until the car cools off before we get in.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Literal Cooling

Often refers to objects or environments, not just people.

Illustration for Literal Cooling
Leave the cake out to cool off before icing it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Heat Relief

Use it to suggest finding relief from hot weather or to prevent overheating.

Illustration for Heat Relief
Drink this iced water to cool off a bit.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Temperature Drop

Used when temperatures decrease, especially after high heat conditions.

Illustration for Temperature Drop
Let's wait until the car cools off before we get in.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Literal Cooling

Often refers to objects or environments, not just people.

Illustration for Literal Cooling
Leave the cake out to cool off before icing it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Heat Relief

Use it to suggest finding relief from hot weather or to prevent overheating.

Illustration for Heat Relief
Drink this iced water to cool off a bit.
Visual representation of the word "Cool off"

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