Synonyms

chill out

British

verb

(intr, adverb) to relax, esp after energetic dancing or a spell of hard work

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adjective

suitable for relaxation after energetic dancing or hard work

a chill-out area
chill-out music

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chill out Cultural

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.”

chill out Idioms

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

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"I've had the time to sort of chill out," Thompson jokes.

From BBC

"It's definitely different. It's a lot more chilled out and laidback here than where I'm from," she said.

From BBC

They have a few really nice spots where you can chill out near the waterfall, so I’m probably just sitting, maybe journaling, kind of enjoying the ambience.

From Los Angeles Times

“Come on. Panic attacks’ll wipe you out big time. Let’s go see Gracie and you can just chill out.”

From Literature

Executives are starting to chill out about tariffs after a year of anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal

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