Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   relax

   /rɪˈlaks/

   verb

   • 1. make or become less tense or anxious: "he relaxed and smiled confidently"
   • ▪ rest from work or engage in an enjoyable activity so as to become less tired or anxious: "the team relax with a lot of skiing" Similar unwindloosen upease up/offlet upslow downde-stressunbendrestreposeput one's feet uptake it easytake time offtake time outslack offbe at leisuretake one's leisuretake one's easelazeluxuriatedo nothingsit backloungelollslumpflopidleloafenjoy oneselfamuse oneselfplayentertain oneselfinformal:let it all hang outlet one's hair downunbuttonveg outhang loosestay loosechill outkick backcalmcalm downunwindloosen upmake less tense/uptighttranquillizesoothepacifycomposequietenquietOpposite be tensepsych oneself uppsych someone up
   • ▪ cause (a limb or muscle) to become less rigid: "relax the leg by bringing the knee towards the chest" Similar loosenlooseslackenunclenchweakenlessenlet upreducediminishOpposite tighten
   • ▪ make (something) less firm or tight: "Cicely relaxed her hold" Similar loosenlooseslackenunclenchweakenlessenlet upreducediminishOpposite tighten
   • ▪ straighten or partially uncurl (hair) using a chemical product.
   • 2. make (a rule or restriction) less strict: "the ministry relaxed some of the restrictions" Similar moderatemodifytempermake less strict/formaleaseease up onloosenlessenlightenslackenalleviatemitigatequalifydiluteweakenreducediminishdecreaseinformal:let up onOpposite tighten up

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin relaxare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + laxus ‘lax, loose’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • L

     1

   • A

     1

   • X

     8

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   What does relax mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! RELAX definition: 1. to (cause someone to) become less active and more calm and happy: 2. to (cause a part of the…. Learn more.

   RELAX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/relax

   See all results for this question

   What does relaxare mean in English?

   • Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples. Middle English, from Latin relaxare, from re- + laxare to loosen, from laxus loose — more at slack 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 “Relax.”

   Relax Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relax

   See all results for this question

   What does it mean when a part of your body relaxes?

   • When a part of your body relaxes, or when you relax it, it becomes less stiff or firm. Massage is used to relax muscles, relieve stress and improve the circulation. [VERB noun] His face relaxes into a contented smile. [VERB] If you relax your grip or hold on something, you hold it less tightly than before.

   RELAX definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/relax

   See all results for this question

   What does it mean to relax a tense body?

   • [intransitive, transitive] to become or make something become less tight or stiff Allow your muscles to relax completely. relax something The massage relaxed my tense back muscles. He relaxed his grip on her arm. He closed his eyes and forced himself to relax his tensed body. (figurative) The dictator refuses to relax his grip on power.

   relax verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/relax

   See all results for this question

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRELAX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   to become or cause someone to become calm and comfortable, and not worried or nervous, or to become or cause a muscle or the body to become less tight: [ I ] She saw a need for a downtown club where women could relax. [ T ] This exercise will help you to relax your neck muscles.

   • English (US)

     RELAX meaning: 1. to (cause someone to) become less active...

   • Znaczenie Relax, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     relax definicja: 1. to (cause someone to) become less active...

   • Relax: Arabic Translation

     RELAX translate: يَسْتَرخي. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Relax: Polish Translation

     RELAX translate: odprężać (się), rozluźnić (się), rozluźnić...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › relaxRelax Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › relax

   • Cached

   1. : to become lax, weak, or loose : rest. 2. : to become less intense or severe. hoped the committee would relax in its opposition. 3. of a muscle or muscle fiber : to become inactive and lengthen.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › relaxRELAX Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › relax

   • Cached

   Relax definition: to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax. See examples of RELAX used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRELAX definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   If you relax or if something relaxes you, you feel more calm and less worried or tense.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › relaxRELAX | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › relax

   • Cached

   RELAX definition: 1. to become happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying you, or to make someone do this: 2…. Learn more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › relaxRelax - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › relax

   Relax is a verb that describes feeling less stressed out or tense. If you want to relax after a crazy day at school, you might watch TV, take a nap, or do yoga to help you unwind.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › relaxrelax verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › relax

   • Cached

   relax. [intransitive] to rest while you are doing something that you enjoy, especially after work or effort synonym unwind. Just relax and enjoy the movie. I'm going to spend the weekend just relaxing. He was relaxing at home, watching TV. She finished her lunch and then relaxed in the sun.