Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calm-down
phrasal verb
/kɑːm daʊn/
Definition
To become or make someone or something less agitated, emotional, or excited.
Examples
- After the heated argument, she needed a few minutes to calm down before continuing the discussion.
- The teacher asked the students to calm down so she could explain the rules more clearly.
- He took deep breaths to calm down his racing heart after the scare.
Meaning
The phrase ‘calm down’ is used to encourage someone to relax or to reduce their level of stress or anger, helping them regain composure.
Synonyms
- settle down
- relax
- compose oneself
- cool off
- unwind
