chillout

IPA/tʃˈɪlaʊt/
IPA/tʃˈɪlaʊt/

chillout — verb

1. to stop feeling so tense, upset, or overexcited and settle into a calmer mood.

1.verbintransitiveB1
Definition

to stop feeling so tense, upset, or overexcited and settle into a calmer mood.

Example

Nadia told her brother to chill out before he yelled at the waiter.

tell + someone + to chill out

After dinner, Omar likes to chill out on the balcony with music.

chill out + on + [place]

Common collocations
  • chill out after work
  • chill out for a while
  • need to chill out
  • tell someone to chill out
Synonyms
  • relax

    More neutral and general than this slangy form.

  • calm down

    Stresses becoming less upset or angry.

  • unwind

    Often suggests relaxing after work or pressure has ended.

Antonyms
  • panic

    Shows the opposite reaction of losing calm.

  • tense up

    Emphasizes becoming physically or mentally tight.

Grammar Patterns

chill out

chill out + after + [event]

tell + someone + to chill out

Usage Note

Very informal. In careful edited English, the spaced form 'chill out' is more common than the closed-up spelling, which appears mostly in casual writing or slangy branding.

Common Mistakes

The manager chilled out the staff with a short speech.
The manager helped the staff calm down with a short speech.
This sense is intransitive; it does not normally take a direct object.