afkoelen — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
afkoelen is used for these senses in English:
- calm (intransitive) To become calm.
- cool (intransitive, literally) To lose heat, to get colder.
- cool (intransitive, figuratively) To become less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.
- cool (transitive, figuratively) To make less intense, e.g. less amicable or passionate.
- cool down To cause (something) to become cooler; to reduce the temperature of.
- cool off (transitive) To cause to decrease in temperature, activity or temper.
- quench (transitive, metallurgy) To cool rapidly by direct contact with liquid coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.
calm — full definition
- adj Free from anxiety, agitation, or strong emotion; peaceful.
- noun A state of peace, quiet, or absence of disturbance.
- verb To make calm, or to become calm.
cool — full definition
- adjective Slightly cold; at a mildly low temperature.
- adjective Calm and composed, especially under pressure.
- adjective (informal) Fashionable, impressive, or admirable.
- adjective (informal) Acceptable; fine.
- noun A calm, composed manner; one's composure.