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

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

Knight said her favourite place in the city "just to zone out and just chill out" was Bantock Park.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

I know I should chill out like my mom says, but it’s all just so unfair.

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