Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
simmer-down
phrasal verb
/ˈsɪmər daʊn/
Definition
To calm down, become less agitated or upset.
Examples
- After a heated argument, it was best for everyone to simmer down before trying to talk again.
- She needed a moment to simmer down before addressing the issue with her friends.
Meaning
The phrase ‘simmer down’ means to reduce one’s emotional intensity or to become more composed after being worked up.
Synonyms
- calm down
- cool off
- relax
