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

"Sunday morning I was on the start line, first practice run, everyone's chilled out for the first run, but no, I was there, wanting to go flat out and just sent it."

From BBC

As flag flying and roundabout spraying grew in Greater Manchester this week, Burnham asked people to "chill out" - something many seem to find easier said than done at the moment.

From BBC

That's what some drinks companies are promising with beverages formulated specifically to help you chill out.

From BBC

That would be our afternoon chill out time.

From Los Angeles Times

But it was also so early in this moment of the internet and spoilers and whatnot that now I’ve kind of chilled out a little bit.

From Los Angeles Times