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

"I've had the time to sort of chill out," Thompson jokes.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

I gotta have some kids and chill out.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

These are meant to be the anesthetizing accompaniment to playlists featuring purveyors of sonic wallpaper made to help your whole body chill out — a vibe-fest, on demand.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2025

“Restez tranquille, s’il vous plait. In other words, chill out and be quiet or you’re out.”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina