ALL meanings of simmer down
sim·mer down
S s - verb without object simmer down to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point. 1
- verb without object simmer down to make a gentle murmuring sound, as liquids cooking just below the boiling point. 1
- verb without object simmer down to be in a state of subdued or restrained activity, development, excitement, anger, etc.: The town simmered with rumors. 1
- verb with object simmer down to keep (liquid) in a state approaching boiling. 1
- verb with object simmer down to cook in a liquid that is kept at or just below the boiling point. 1
- noun simmer down the state or process of simmering. 1
- intransitivephrasal verbs simmer down become calmer 1
- phrasal verb simmer down If someone's feelings simmer down, they become less intense. 0
- verb simmer down to grow calmer or quieter, as after intense rage or excitement 0
- verb simmer down to reduce the volume of (a liquid) by boiling slowly 0
- noun simmer down to condense by simmering, as a liquid 0
- noun simmer down to become calm; cool off 0