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chill out

/tʃɪl aʊt/

[/tʃɪl aʊt/]

relax

Intermediateverb

Definition

To relax and calm down, especially after being busy or stressed.

Example

Let's just chill out and watch a film tonight.

Let's just chill out and watch a film tonight.

Etymology

From 'chill', to cool, used in slang to mean to relax.

How & Where It’s Used

Informal slang for relaxing.

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phrasal-verb

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