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

Chill out: San Franciscans are done apologizing for their cold summers.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2022

"Chill out a little," I replied, suggesting he read the info I'd already shared about best time and ways to follow up.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2022

Chill out in more ways than one with this clever bottle chiller that creates an ice ring that lasts for up to six hours and doubles as a beautiful centerpiece.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2018

Chill out: Here are the 26 best places to visit in Los Angeles this winter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2018

“That’s not a very nice thing to say. Everyone has been so helpful to us, Marcus. Chill out, okay?”

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