Calm down Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɑɫm/, /ˈkɑm/ /ˈdaʊn

KAHM DOWN

UK

kˈɑːm/ /dˈaʊn

KAHM DOWN

Definition

To become or help someone become less excited, angry, or upset; to relax after feeling strong emotions.

Usage & Nuances

'Calm down' is common in both serious and casual speech, but can sound rude if said sharply. Often used as a command ('Calm down!') or a suggestion ('Try to calm down'). Used when someone is upset, angry, or anxious. Related expressions: 'settle down', 'relax'.

• Spanish: calmarse - tranquilizarse
• Portuguese (BR): acalmars-se - ficar calmo(a)
• Portuguese (PT): acalma-te - ficar calmo(a)
• Chinese (Simplified): 冷静下来 - 安静下来
• Chinese (Traditional): 冷靜下來 - 安靜下來
• Hindi: शांत हो जाओ - ठंडा पड़ जाओ
• Arabic: اهدأ - اِطمئن
• Bengali: শান্ত হওয়া - শান্ত করা
• Russian: успокаиваться - успокоить
• Japanese: 落ち着く - 落ち着かせる
• Vietnamese: bình tĩnh lại
• Korean: 진정하다 - 진정시키다
• Turkish: sakinleşmek - sakinleştirmek
• Urdu: پرسکون ہونا - پرسکون کرنا
• Indonesian: tenang - menenangkan

Example Sentences

Please calm down before we talk about it.

basic

He told his little sister to calm down after she started crying.

basic

Take a deep breath and try to calm down.

basic

I need a moment to calm down after hearing that news.

natural

Can you calm down? You're making everyone nervous.

natural

Everything will be fine—just calm down and take it step by step.

natural