How do you use "Chill out" in a sentence?

Let's just chill out by the pool this afternoon. Dude, chill out — it was an accident. I need to chill out and stop stressing about things I can't control.

Chill out

Q: What does "Chill out" mean?

To relax, calm down, or stop being upset or stressed. 'Chill out' is a direct command to calm down. As a standalone verb phrase, it means to relax ('Let's just chill out this weekend'). Directed at someone who's worked up, it's a request to calm down ('Chill out, it's not worth getting upset over'). It can be well-intentioned advice or a slightly condescending dismissal depending on tone.

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Meaning: To relax, calm down, or stop being upset or stressed.

放松、冷静下来，或停止烦躁和焦虑。

Relajarse, calmarse o dejar de estar enfadado o estresado.

リラックスする、落ち着く、怒りやストレスをやめる。

긴장을 풀다, 진정하다, 화나거나 스트레스받는 것을 그만두다.

'Chill out' is a direct command to calm down. As a standalone verb phrase, it means to relax ('Let's just chill out this weekend'). Directed at someone who's worked up, it's a request to calm down ('Chill out, it's not worth getting upset over'). It can be well-intentioned advice or a slightly condescending dismissal depending on tone.

'Chill out'是让人冷静下来的直接指令。作为独立动词短语，它意为放松（'Let's just chill out this weekend'）。对着正在激动的人说，是请求对方冷静（'Chill out, it's not worth getting upset over'）。根据语气不同，它可以是善意的建议，也可以是略带居高临下的驳回。

'Chill out' es una orden directa de calmarse. Como frase verbal independiente, significa relajarse ('Let's just chill out this weekend'). Dirigida a alguien alterado, es una petición de que se calme ('Chill out, it's not worth getting upset over'). Puede ser un consejo bienintencionado o una forma ligeramente condescendiente de quitar importancia, según el tono.

「chill out」は落ち着けという直接的な言い方。単独の動詞句としては「リラックスする」という意味（「Let's just chill out this weekend＝今週末はのんびりしよう」）。興奮している人に向けて使うと「落ち着いて」という要求（「Chill out, it's not worth getting upset over＝落ち着けよ、怒るほどのことじゃない」）。トーンによって、善意のアドバイスにも見下した一蹴にもなり得る。

'Chill out'은 진정하라는 직접적인 명령이다. 독립적인 동사구로는 쉬다, 릴랙스하다의 의미('Let's just chill out this weekend')이고, 흥분한 사람에게 향하면 진정하라는 요청('Chill out, it's not worth getting upset over')이다. 어조에 따라 선의의 조언이 될 수도 있고 약간 거만한 무시가 될 수도 있다.

Examples

Let's just chill out by the pool this afternoon.
今天下午我们就在泳池边放松一下吧。
Vamos a relajarnos junto a la piscina esta tarde.
今日の午後はプールサイドでのんびりしよう。
오늘 오후에는 수영장 옆에서 느긋하게 쉬자.
Dude, chill out — it was an accident.
哥们，冷静点——那是个意外。
Tío, tranquilízate — ha sido un accidente.
おい、落ち着けよ——わざとじゃないんだから。
야, 진정해——일부러 그런 게 아니잖아.
I need to chill out and stop stressing about things I can't control.
我得放松下来，别再为自己控制不了的事情焦虑了。
Necesito relajarme y dejar de estresarme por cosas que no puedo controlar.
もう少しリラックスして、自分ではどうにもならないことでストレスを溜めるのはやめないと。
좀 진정하고 내가 어쩔 수 없는 일들로 스트레스 그만 받아야 해.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: relaxation, calming someone down, stress relief

Tone: calming or dismissive

✓ Do Say

Let's chill out tonight.
今晚我们放松一下吧。
Vamos a relajarnos esta noche.
Let's chill out tonight.（今夜はのんびりしよう。）
오늘 밤에 좀 쉬자.
You need to chill out a little.
你需要冷静一点。
Necesitas tomártelo con más calma.
You need to chill out a little.（もう少し肩の力抜きなよ。）
좀 진정할 필요가 있어.

✗ Don't Say

Telling someone to 'chill out' when they're genuinely angry often makes things worse
在别人真正生气的时候叫他们'chill out'，往往会适得其反
Decirle a alguien que 'se tranquilice' cuando está genuinamente enfadado suele empeorar las cosas
本気で怒っている人に「chill out」と言うと、大抵逆効果になる
진짜로 화난 사람에게 'chill out'이라고 말하면 오히려 상황이 악화되는 경우가 많다

Origin & History

American slang from the 1970s-80s, derived from the broader slang use of 'chill' meaning to relax. 'Chill out' became a defining phrase of the laid-back American attitude, particularly associated with surfer and skater culture.

Cultural Context

Era: 1970s-80s onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal