cooldown

or cool-down

[ kool-doun ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a period of low-impact or slower exercise following a more intense workout to allow the body to gradually return to its normal physiological level.

verb phrase

to bring the body back to its normal physiological level after fast, vigorous exercise or activity by gradually slowing the pace of activity or by doing gentle exercises or stretches.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cooldown¹

First recorded in 1910–15; cool ( def ) (in the verb sense “to make or become cool” + down ¹( def ) (in the adverb sense “from a higher to a lower state”); the noun is derived from the verb phrase

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Example Sentences

The findings stem from Tesla’s failure to provide employees working outdoors with adequate cooldown breaks in shaded areas, according to a citation issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA, in December.

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The citation references a section of California’s heat safety rules that mandate that employees be allowed and encouraged to take cooldown rests in the shade when they feel the need to do so to prevent themselves from overheating.

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The gentle stretches and poses led by Rudd served as an ideal cooldown for our moderate hike.

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In Southern California, where three fires have scorched more than 115,000 acres and burned out of control for days, the rapid cooldown and higher humidity levels have already provided some relief for firefighters trying to get a handle on the blazes.

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That provided the foundation for Climate Cooldown, an elaborate multiplayer game in which players must overcome natural disasters and invest in clean energy to save the planet from catastrophic global warming.

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