chill out

British  

verb

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

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adjective

1. suitable for relaxation after energetic dancing or hard work

   a chill-out area

   chill-out music

chill out Cultural  

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.”

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chill out Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

Chill out: San Franciscans are done apologizing for their cold summers.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2022

"Chill out a little," I replied, suggesting he read the info I'd already shared about best time and ways to follow up.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2022

A Gentle Rain by Kevin Wilson: Chill out and clear your mind with this relaxing pattern-based tile-laying game you can play solo or cooperatively.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2021

I’m of two minds about this letter: The loudest mind is saying: Chill out!

From Slate • May 30, 2019

“That’s not a very nice thing to say. Everyone has been so helpful to us, Marcus. Chill out, okay?”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya