Relax

/rɪˈlæks/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to make or become less tense or anxious.

She took a deep breath to relax before her presentation.

to reduce the tension of (a muscle or part of the body).

After the workout, it's important to relax your muscles to avoid soreness.

to allow (something) to become less strict or severe.

The government decided to relax restrictions to help the economy recover.

to spend time in a state of rest or leisure.

On weekends, I like to relax by reading a book or watching movies.

Latin 'relaxare', meaning 'to loosen, to alleviate'.

relax and take it easy

to calm down and not worry

relax your mind

to clear your thoughts and reduce mental tension

relaxation techniques

methods to help reduce stress and promote relaxation

no need to stress, just relax

there's no reason to worry, take it easy

relaxation

the state of being free from tension and anxiety

relaxing

causing a state of relaxation; soothing

relaxed

free from tension and anxiety

relaxant

a drug or substance that induces relaxation

chill out

You need to chill out after that tough meeting.

take a breather

Let’s take a breather and relax for a bit.

kick back

After work, I like to kick back and enjoy some music.