calm down

UK
/kɑːm daʊn/
US
/kɑm daʊn/

Translations

calm downverb
calmed down
Past Simple
calmed down
Past Participle
calming down
Gerund
UK
/kɑːm daʊn/
US
/kɑm daʊn/
se calmer
After the argument, she took a few deep breaths to calm down.
Après la dispute, elle a pris quelques grandes inspirations pour se calmer.
He tried to calm down the crowd by explaining the situation.
Il a essayé de calmer la foule en expliquant la situation.
Synonyms
settle down
cool off
compose oneself
ease up

Definitions

calm downverb
To become less agitated, excited, or angry.
After the argument, she took a few deep breaths to calm down.
To make someone or something less agitated, excited, or angry.
He tried to calm down the crowd by explaining the situation.