cooling down

Getting less hot

Cooling down is the process of gradually returning to a normal state after exertion or intensity.

Athletes cool down after workouts with light exercise and stretching to prevent injury.

Tempers cool down after an argument.

A car engine cools down after being shut off.

Give yourself a few minutes for cooling down before you shower.

Opposites
temperature change

cooling downwarming up

Preparing body for exertion

heating up · heating · warming · boiling · overheating

physical activity/exercise

cooling downwarming up

Preparing body for exertion

ramping up · limbering up · intensifying · getting started · revving up

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