Sports And Athletics Terminology

noun a period of time during which one relaxes or calms down

verb to become less angry or agitated; to relax or calm down

• After a heated argument, it's important to take a break and cool off before continuing the discussion.
• Let's go grab some ice cream to cool off from this hot weather.
• I need to chill out and cool off before I say something I regret.
• Sometimes you just need to take a step back and cool off before making a decision.

verb the action of breathing quickly and loudly, usually after physical exertion or excitement

• After running for several miles, the athlete was panting heavily.
• I could hear my dog panting after chasing a squirrel in the backyard.
• She was totally panting for that new guy in class.
• The engine was panting as it struggled to make it up the steep hill.

adjective off the right path or route

adverb away from the usual place or situation

• The research project led the scientists to conduct experiments afield.
• We decided to venture afield and explore the neighboring town.
• Let's go check out what's happening afield, it might be fun!
• His mind often wandered afield, thinking about possibilities beyond the norm.