To allay a situation that has escalated
“Security was called to the scene to cool a heated altercation between two disruptive neighbors.”
To lessen or abate the effects of
“The surge in real-estate prices would cool after some time.”
To make colder or less hot
“The recipe calls for you to cool the cake before icing the cake.”
To have the sensation of losing heat
“If you must handle the motor for any reason, you must wait for it to cool before touching it.”
(typically precedes off) To decrease the intensity of one's temperament
“I will give him some time to cool off a little and think twice about his insane plan.”
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