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to cool down
[phrase form: cool]
Examples
Placing the hot dish in front of the fan will help cool it down quickly.
Examples
As the sun set, the temperature started to cool down, bringing relief from the heat.
Examples
The excitement in the room began to cool down as the meeting went on.
04
to decrease in strength, intensity, or speed
Transitive: to cool down intensity of something
Examples
Holiday sales were exceptionally high, but retailers expect spending to cool down in the new year.
05
to cause someone or something to become less agitated
Transitive: to cool down a person or situation
Examples
The mediator tried to cool down the heated discussion between the two parties.
06
to become calmer or less agitated
Intransitive
Examples
During the tense negotiation process, both sides agreed to take a break to cool down before returning to the table.
