Meaning & Definition of Relax in English
English⟶
Relax
/rɪlæks/
verb
1. Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
- "He relaxed in the hot tub"
- "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
synonym:
- relax,
- loosen up,
- unbend,
- unwind,
- decompress,
- slow down
2. Make less taut
- "Relax the tension on the rope"
synonym:
- relax,
- unbend
3. Become loose or looser or less tight
- "The noose loosened"
- "The rope relaxed"
synonym:
- loosen,
- relax,
- loose
4. Cause to feel relaxed
- "A hot bath always relaxes me"
synonym:
- relax,
- unstrain,
- unlax,
- loosen up,
- unwind,
- make relaxed
5. Become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
- "Our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group"
synonym:
- relax,
- loosen up
6. Make less severe or strict
- "The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught"
synonym:
- relax,
- loosen
7. Become less severe or strict
- "The rules relaxed after the new director arrived"
synonym:
- relax,
- loosen
8. Make less active or fast
- "He slackened his pace as he got tired"
- "Don't relax your efforts now"
synonym:
- slack,
- slacken,
- slack up,
- relax
Examples of using
The ability to work hard is an admirable quality, but the ability to relax is equally important.
Please relax and take it easy.
Just close your eyes and relax.