cool down period
- cooling offGradual temperature reduction
- timeoutBrief suspension of play
- waiting periodRequired delay before proceeding
- breatherBrief period of rest
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
pause · respite · decompression · wind down · settle · calm · defuse · reflection · truce · ceasefire · moratorium · grace period · buffer · space · breathing room · simmer down · chill · regroup
emotional/temporal state
cool down periodescalation
Progressive increase in intensity
flash point · boiling point · eruption · blowup · outburst
decision-making timing
cool down periodimpulse buying
Unplanned purchase decision
snap decision · instant gratification · hasty decision · knee-jerk reaction · spur of the moment