We had to cool down the equipment with water before using it.
I'd love to go to Iraq, but I'll have to wait until the violence cools down.
You can drink the coffee when it's cooled down.
Dave was kicking and screaming, so I had to cool him down with some mellow music.
1. A heated argument can be settled better if both sides cool down first.
2. The neighbor's complaint about the noise cooled the argument down.