calm down
The phrase "calm down" is commonly used to advise someone to reduce their emotional intensity or to describe the process of becoming less agitated.
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Definition
B1Interpersonal Communication
(informal)To become less angry, upset, or excited.
Example
- He took a few deep breaths to calm down before speaking.
B1Interpersonal Communication
(informal)To help someone else become less angry, upset, or excited.
Example
- She tried to calm down the upset child.
B2General
To reduce the intensity of a situation or emotion.
Example
- The situation calmed down after the argument ended.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "calm down":
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