Calm down: meaning, definitions and examples

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calm down

 

[ kษ‘หm daสŠn ]

Phrasal verb
Context #1 | Phrasal verb

emotional state

To become less agitated or anxious; to relax or compose oneself.

Synonyms

chill out, compose oneself, relax, unwind.

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Word Description / Examples
calm down

Typically used to advise someone to become less excited, angry, or agitated. Suitable for both casual and slightly formal settings.

  • Please calm down, there's no need to shout.
  • I need to calm down before making a decision.
relax

Generally used to indicate the need to rest, be less tense, or enjoy oneself. Suitable for a wide range of settings, from personal to professional.

  • Relax, everything is under control.
  • I like to relax by reading a book.
compose oneself

Formal and used in situations where someone needs to regain control over their emotions or appearance. Suitable for serious or professional settings.

  • She took a moment to compose herself before entering the meeting room.
  • He couldn't compose himself after hearing the bad news.
unwind

Less formal than 'compose oneself' but more formal than 'chill out'. Often used to describe the process of releasing stress or tension after a period of hard work or stress.

  • After a hectic day at work, I like to unwind with a hot bath.
  • She spent the weekend in the countryside to unwind.
chill out

Informal and more casual. Often used among friends or in relaxed situations to suggest taking it easy or reducing stress.

  • Hey, just chill out, we're here to have fun.
  • You need to chill out and stop worrying about the small stuff.

Examples of usage

  • He took a few deep breaths to help himself calm down.
  • She needed some time alone to calm down after the argument.
  • I find that listening to music helps me to calm down when I'm feeling stressed.
  • You should try to calm down before making any decisions.
  • Taking a walk outside can help you calm down and clear your mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "calm down" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acalmar-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคค เคนเฅ‹ เคœเคพเค“

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beruhige dich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tenang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัะฟะพะบะพะนัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uspokรณj siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฝใก็€ใ„ใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calme-toi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรกlmate

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakin ol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ •ํ•ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู‡ุฏุฃ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uklidni se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upokoj sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ท้™ไธ‹ๆฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomiri se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรณaรฐu รพig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakitlษ™ลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรกlmate

Etymology

The phrase 'calm down' originated in the early 19th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'calme' meaning 'tranquil' or 'peaceful'. The addition of 'down' emphasizes the need to lower one's emotional intensity. Over time, the expression has become widely used in everyday language to encourage emotional regulation and relaxation.