1An interval during which two sides in a disagreement can try to settle their differences before taking further action.
（争执双方在采取进一步行动前设法解决分歧的）冷却时间；冷却期
a cooling-off period before industrial action can be taken
Example sentencesExamples
The union has opted for a cooling-off period of three weeks before making its next move.
This was granted, one assumes, in return for agreeing to keep the proceedings confidential for a suitable cooling-off period.
The act proposed a cooling-off period before strikes could take place.
A cooling-off period is good in a dispute like this, which is unclear, and one of the things I think we're seeing is how increasingly bitter it is getting.
They have applied to have their names taken off the wedding register, and have been given a three-month cooling-off period to try and work things out before their revocation of vows becomes effective.
1.1A period of time after a sale contract is agreed during which the buyer can cancel the contract without incurring a penalty.
（买方在与卖方签合同后可取消合同且不承担损失的）冷静期
the policy has a two week cooling-off period
Example sentencesExamples
In most circumstances, online stores must give a cooling-off period of seven working days.
Similarly, if a trader's visit is unsolicited and an agreement is signed at your home then there is a cooling-off period in which to cancel.
And they should always give you a seven-day cooling-off period to think about it.
The cooling-off period allows you to change your mind and cancel the contract without any reason.
But within the five-day cooling-off period Robyn did some research and found similar properties were selling for $175,000.
Definition of cooling-off period in US English:
cooling-off period
nounɔf
1An interval during which two people or groups who are in disagreement can try to settle their differences before taking further action.
（争执双方在采取进一步行动前设法解决分歧的）冷却时间；冷却期
a cooling-off period before industrial action can be taken
Example sentencesExamples
The union has opted for a cooling-off period of three weeks before making its next move.
They have applied to have their names taken off the wedding register, and have been given a three-month cooling-off period to try and work things out before their revocation of vows becomes effective.
This was granted, one assumes, in return for agreeing to keep the proceedings confidential for a suitable cooling-off period.
A cooling-off period is good in a dispute like this, which is unclear, and one of the things I think we're seeing is how increasingly bitter it is getting.
The act proposed a cooling-off period before strikes could take place.
1.1An interval after a sales contract is agreed upon during which the purchaser can decide to cancel without loss.
（买方在与卖方签合同后可取消合同且不承担损失的）冷静期
the policy has a two week cooling-off period
Example sentencesExamples
But within the five-day cooling-off period Robyn did some research and found similar properties were selling for $175,000.
The cooling-off period allows you to change your mind and cancel the contract without any reason.
Similarly, if a trader's visit is unsolicited and an agreement is signed at your home then there is a cooling-off period in which to cancel.
And they should always give you a seven-day cooling-off period to think about it.
In most circumstances, online stores must give a cooling-off period of seven working days.