cool down
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Also, cool off.
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Effect a lower temperature, especially of the body following vigorous exercise. For example, After a race the coach makes the entire team do stretches to cool down , or Let's take a dip to cool off . These phrases date from a.d. 1000 with reference to the weather or cooking (as in First let the eggs cool off ). The first gained renewed currency with the exercise boom of the late 1900s.
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See cool off , def. 2.
Example Sentences
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Cool down your hot, stuffy car with shades and fans.
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023
Cool down with a fan that does its job well — and that you will enjoy looking at.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2018
Cool down with frozen desserts from our Recipe Database.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2013
Cool down between sets at the Coolhaus ice cream truck parked outside.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2011
"Cool down, Jack," he said, laying a hand on his companion's arm.
From Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret by Beach, Charles Amory
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