chill out

verb

1. intr, adverb to relax, esp after energetic dancing or a spell of hard work

adjective

1. suitable for relaxation after energetic dancing or hard work

   a chill-out area

   chill-out music

chill out

1. To not get so excited; to take it easy: “Hey, chill out, we'll get there sooner or later.” This phrase can also mean to relax; to have a good time: “On my vacation I just want to chill out on the beach with a good book.” It is often shortened to the imperative chill : “Chill! We can do without your bad behavior.”

Idioms and Phrases

Calm down or relax, as in Don't let it bother you—just chill out , or Rex decided to come home and chill out for a while . [ Slang ; 1970s.] Also see cool it .

Example Sentences

House Rep. Jim Clyburn said on CBS News, “We ought to just chill out for a while … don’t worry about blaming anybody.”

From Slate

Finally, it was time to chill out — literally.

From Los Angeles Times

"People say 'you’ve reached the top 100, you can chill out'. No. I want to push on to the next thing and go even higher."

From BBC

You have to chill out a little bit and present an adult front.’”

From Los Angeles Times

You do not negotiate an early exit from your contract, ensuring you can work for a new team in time to affect their 2026 design, if you intend to kick back with your feet up and chill out.

From BBC