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to cool off
[phrase form: cool]
01
to become calmer or less angry, usually after a period of heightened emotions or intensity
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
off
Base verb
cool
Present tense
cool off
3rd person singular
cools off
Present participle
cooling off
Past simple
cooled off
Past participle
cooled off
Examples
After their heated argument, they needed some time to cool off and reflect on the situation.
02
to decrease in temperature
Examples
During hot summer days, people often seek shade or air conditioning to cool off.
03
to cause someone to become calm or less angry or excited
Examples
The manager 's decision to cancel the project helped cool off tensions among the team members.
Examples
The argument finally began to cool off, and both parties were able to discuss the issue calmly.
05
to reduce the intensity, speed, or strength of a particular activity, trend, or phenomenon
Examples
The central bank 's decision to raise interest rates is part of a strategy to cool off rapid economic growth and prevent the economy from overheating.
06
to reduce the temperature of someone or something, such as a beverage
Examples
To cool off the soup, she placed it in the refrigerator for a few minutes before serving.
