chillout

IPA/tʃˈɪlaʊt/
IPA/tʃˈɪlaʊt/

chillout — verb

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

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

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

例句

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]

同義詞
  • 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.

反義詞
  • panic

    Shows the opposite reaction of losing calm.

  • tense up

    Emphasizes becoming physically or mentally tight.

文法句型

chill out

chill out + after + [event]

tell + someone + to chill out

用法筆記

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.

常見錯誤

❌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.