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to relax
01
to feel less worried or stressed
Intransitive
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
