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

Forget the traditional poolside scene and all that too cool to truly chill out attitude.

From The Daily Beast

Yet, relative to the massive amount of attention, shock, and criticism, I can only muster a shrug and a plea to chill out.

From The Daily Beast

But Obama would keep calm, and tell his staff to chill out, and get back to work.

From The Daily Beast

You know what guys, how about we just chill out a little on the herp-chat?

From The Daily Beast

There is a far better thing for Muslims to do about a ludicrous film such as The Innocence of Muslims: Chill out.

From The Daily Beast

A few hot drinks would take some of the chill out of this poor fellow.

From Project Gutenberg

I give you my word of honor, Laura, all Id had was just a little nip to take the sea-chill out of my bones.

From Project Gutenberg

It was impossible for her to keep the chill out of her voice, to speak with other than the pride and aloofness of her class.

From Project Gutenberg

The best he could do was to take the chill out of it by pressing the handkerchief between his hot hands.

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I do believe we shall have a tremendous snowstorm to take this chill out of the air.

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