English / phrasal verb
Cool down
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to become calmer and less angry or excited after an emotional outburst or heated argument
In context
01
He took a long walk in the chilly evening air to cool down before answering his manager's abrasive email.
02
Give both parties a few minutes to cool down before trying to mediate this bitter argument.
Synonyms
Calm down,simmer down,compose oneself
Antonyms
Heat up,flare up,lose one's temper
Collocations
Take time to cool down,allow tempers to cool down,cool down after an argument