2cool verb
cools; cooled; cool·ing 1 a [+ obj] : to make (someone or something) cool
▪ The fan cools the engine. ▪ the cooling effect of the breeze ▪ the car's cooling system — often + off or down ▪ A swim cooled us off/down a little. ▪ The rain should help to cool things off/down.
b [no obj] : to become cool : to lose heat or warmth
▪ Allow the cake to cool before slicing. ▪ the cooling of the ocean waters — often + off or down ▪ We went for a swim to cool off/down. ▪ The weather has cooled off/down a little. 2 a [no obj] : to become less strong or intense especially in emotion
▪ I took a break from the discussion to allow my anger to cool. ▪ His interest in her has cooled somewhat. — often + off or down ▪ You need to cool off/down before I talk to you. ▪ Their relationship has cooled off/down a bit.
b [+ obj] : to make (an emotion) less strong or intense
▪ He couldn't cool [=calm] his anger. — often + off or down ▪ You need to cool off/down your anger.
▪ The fan cools the engine. ▪ the cooling effect of the breeze ▪ the car's cooling system — often + off or down ▪ A swim cooled us off/down a little. ▪ The rain should help to cool things off/down.
b [no obj] : to become cool : to lose heat or warmth
▪ Allow the cake to cool before slicing. ▪ the cooling of the ocean waters — often + off or down ▪ We went for a swim to cool off/down. ▪ The weather has cooled off/down a little.
▪ I took a break from the discussion to allow my anger to cool. ▪ His interest in her has cooled somewhat. — often + off or down ▪ You need to cool off/down before I talk to you. ▪ Their relationship has cooled off/down a bit.
b [+ obj] : to make (an emotion) less strong or intense
▪ He couldn't cool [=calm] his anger. — often + off or down ▪ You need to cool off/down your anger.
cool it
informal : to stop being excited, angry, noisy, etc.
▪ They were being too noisy, so he told them to cool it.
▪ They were being too noisy, so he told them to cool it.
cool your heels
informal : to wait for someone or something : to take a break from doing something or going someplace
▪ Passengers had no choice but to cool their heels when their flight was delayed yet again.
▪ Passengers had no choice but to cool their heels when their flight was delayed yet again.
