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to relax
01
to feel less worried or stressed
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
relax
3rd person singular
relaxes
Present participle
relaxing
Past simple
relaxed
Past participle
relaxed
Examples
After a long day at work, I like to relax with a good book.
02
to loosen or reduce curl or wave pattern in the hair for a straighter or smoother look, often using heat styling tools or techniques
Transitive: to relax hair
Examples
She relaxed her hair with a straightener to achieve a sleek look.
03
to make a limb or muscle become less tense or stiff
Transitive: to relax a muscle or limb
Examples
After a long day of work, she used a warm compress to relax her tense shoulders.
04
to loosen or reduce the tightness or firmness of something
Transitive: to relax a grip or knot
Examples
He relaxed the straps on his backpack to make it more comfortable.
05
to reduce or eliminate the tension or pressure from something
Transitive: to relax one's mind
Examples
She took a few deep breaths to relax her mind and relieve stress before the meeting.
06
to reduce the intensity or speed of an activity or process
Transitive: to relax an activity or process
Examples
The coach told the runners to relax their pace after the intense sprint.
07
(of a rule, restriction, or policy) to become less strict or more flexible over time
Intransitive
Examples
As the situation improved, the curfew began to relax in many areas.
08
to ease or reduce the severity of a rule, restriction, or policy
Transitive: to relax a regulation or policy
Examples
The government decided to relax travel restrictions for international tourists.
09
to become less rigid, serious, or formal
Intransitive
Examples
After a few drinks, he began to relax and join in the conversation.
Lexical Tree
relaxant
relaxation
relaxed
relax
