relax
//rɪˈlæks//
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.