relax

//rɪˈlæks//
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Verb

relaxInfinitive
relaxPresent tense
relaxedPast tense
relaxedPast participle
relaxingPresent participle
relaxesThird-person singular
1

To become less tense, anxious, or stressed; to rest and become calm

After a long day at work, I like to relax on the sofa.

2

To make something less tight, firm, or tense; to loosen

She relaxed her grip on the rope.

3

To make rules, restrictions, or controls less strict or severe

The government decided to relax the travel restrictions.

4

To cause someone to become less tense or anxious; to help someone rest

The warm bath helped to relax her after a stressful day.