simmer down

UK
/ˈsɪmə daʊn/
US
/ˈsɪmɚ daʊn/

Translations

simmer downverb
simmered down
Past Simple
simmered down
Past Participle
simmering down
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪmə daʊn/
US
/ˈsɪmɚ daʊn/
se calmer
After the argument, it took him a while to simmer down.
Après la dispute, il lui a fallu un moment pour se calmer.
The excitement of the crowd began to simmer down as the concert ended.
L'excitation de la foule a commencé à s'apaiser à la fin du concert.
Synonyms
calm down
cool off
settle down
ease up

Definitions

simmer downverb
To become calmer or less agitated.
After the argument, it took him a while to simmer down.
To reduce in intensity or activity.
The excitement of the crowd began to simmer down as the concert ended.