calm down
calm down
reduce tension
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calm down with Russian translation
calm down usage examples
Не пытайся меня успокаивать, мне нужно высказаться.
Don't try to calm me down; I need to speak.
Пожалуйста, попробуй успокаивать себя медленным дыханием, и мы вместе всё уладим.
Please calm down; try to breathe slowly and we can sort this out together.
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calm down belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
calm down synonyms
What's the difference between calm down / cool down / reassure / soothe / quieten / settle
general phrasal verb for becoming or making someone less agitated
She told him to calm down before speaking.
Она сказала ему успокоиться перед тем, как говорить.
Give him a few minutes to cool down.
Дай ему несколько минут, чтобы остыть.
to remove doubts or fears by giving support or confidence (usually verbal)
The teacher reassured the students about the test.
Учитель успокоил студентов по поводу теста.
to calm or comfort gently; can also mean to ease pain or discomfort
A warm bath will soothe you after the long day.
Теплая ванна успокоит тебя после долгого дня.
to make quieter; reduce noise or agitation (can be about sound or people)
Quieten the children so the baby can sleep.
Успокой/утиши детей, чтобы малыш мог уснуть.
to become calm or to resolve something; used for emotions, disputes or dust settling
After a few minutes he settled and started breathing normally.
Через несколько минут он успокоился и начал нормально дышать.
to become less tense, often physically or mentally; more general and less urgent than 'calm down'
After the exam he needed to relax.
После экзамена ему нужно было расслабиться.
to calm someone down, sometimes by force or authority; formal
The officer tried to pacify the crowd.
Офицер пытался успокоить толпу.
to make someone less angry, often by giving in or making concessions; can imply appeasement
They tried to placate the protesters with promises.
Они пытались умиротворить протестующих обещаниями.
to regain control of one's emotions; often used reflexively and more formal
She took a moment to compose herself before the speech.
Она взяла минуту, чтобы взять себя в руки перед речью.
to become more relaxed and less stressed; informal and gradual
He needs to mellow out after the busy week.
Ему нужно расслабиться после напряжённой недели.
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How to pronounce calm down and what this word means
calm down translation: успокаивать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce calm down
/tə ˈkɑːm daʊn/
calm down translation
успокаивать
calm down examples
Don't try to calm me down; I need to speak.
calm down transcription
/tə ˈkɑːm daʊn/, /ˈkɑm daʊn/
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Questions about this word
calm down meaning: what does it mean?
reduce tension
calm down pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
calm down is pronounced as /tə ˈkɑːm daʊn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
calm down definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Don't try to calm me down; I need to speak. Translation: Не пытайся меня успокаивать, мне нужно высказаться.
Is calm down part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, calm down (успокаивать) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is calm down part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, calm down (успокаивать) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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