Phrasal Verbs

calm down

This page is about the phrasal verb calm down

Meaning

If a person who is excited or agitated calms down, they become calmer and less excited or agitated.

Synonym

quieten down, settle down

For example

  • calm down If your dog gets excited and starts to bark and pull on the leash, stop and wait until he calms down, and then start walking again.

  • calm sb/sth down The plane flew into some storm clouds, and when the turbulance began the crew had to calm the passengers down.

Quick Quiz

If a child is frightened, the best way to calm her down is to

a. leave her alone

b. pick her up and hold her

c. shout at her
a) leave her alone b) pick her up and hold her c) shout at her

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