a period of time during which two sides in a dispute try to reach an agreement before taking further action, for example going on strike （试图达成协议的争执双方在采取进一步行动之前的）冷却期，冷静期◆If talks fail, there is a 30-day cooling-off period before the union can strike. 如果会谈失败，在工会罢工之前有 30 天的冷静期。
() a period of time after sb has agreed to buy sth, such as an insurance plan, during which they can change their mind （在某人同意购买某物後，如保险计划，而可改变主意的）可变更期，等待期◆You have a 14-day cooling-off period during which you can cancel the contract. 你有 14 天的可变更期，在这期间你可以取消合同。