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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈlæks/

Forms: relaxing

relax means: To rest or enjoy yourself so that you feel less worried or tired.

verb

RESTA2

To rest or enjoy yourself so that you feel less worried or tired.

  • I like to relax at home.
  • We relaxed on the beach all afternoon.
  • Can you relax when there is so much noise?

Similar words: unwind, rest

Common phrases: relax at home, relax after work, relax a little

CALM SOMEONEB1

To help someone feel calm and free from worry.

  • Soft music relaxes me.
  • The warm bath relaxed her after a difficult day.
  • Does reading help relax your mind?

Similar words: calm, soothe

Common phrases: relax someone, relax your mind, relax the body

LESS STRICTB2

To make a rule or limit less strict.

  • The school relaxed its dress rules.
  • Officials may relax the restrictions next month.
  • Have they relaxed the entry requirements?

Similar words: ease, loosen

Opposites: tighten

Common phrases: relax the rules, relax restrictions, relax a ban

MAKE LOOSEC1

To make something less tight.

  • Relax your grip on the handle.
  • She relaxed the tension in the cord.
  • He slowly relaxed his hold on my arm.

Similar words: loosen, slacken

Opposites: tighten

Common phrases: relax your grip, relax the rope, relax the tension

Questions about relax

What does relax mean?

To rest or enjoy yourself so that you feel less worried or tired.

What is relax in other languages?

Türkçe: dinlenmek · Español: relajarse · Français: se détendre · Deutsch: sich entspannen · Italiano: rilassarsi · 日本語: くつろぐ

How do you pronounce relax?

It is pronounced /rɪˈlæks/.

How do you use relax in a sentence?

I like to relax at home. We relaxed on the beach all afternoon.

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