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

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chill out

Richardson says it can "sometimes get a bit too much" and he needs to "find calmer areas to chill out".

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

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 ● Dec. 12, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 23, 2025

I just need to chill out a little bit.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2025

The wolf’s pelt was thick and shaggy, but when the wind blew along the ice no fur could keep the chill out.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin