Relax Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Relax

Meaning 1 : make less taut

    Example : relax the tension on the rope

    Synonyms : unbend
Meaning 2 : become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

    Example : He relaxed in the hot tub,Let's all relax after a hard day's work

    Synonyms : decompress,  loosen up,  slow down,  unbend,  unwind
Meaning 3 : become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner

    Example : our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group

    Synonyms : loosen up
Meaning 4 : make less active or fast

    Example : Don't relax your efforts now

    Synonyms : slack,  slack up,  slacken
Meaning 5 : make less severe or strict

    Example : The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught

    Synonyms : loosen
Meaning 6 : cause to feel relaxed

    Example : A hot bath always relaxes me

    Synonyms : loosen up,  make relaxed,  unlax,  unstrain,  unwind
Meaning 7 : become loose or looser or less tight

    Example : the rope relaxed

    Synonyms : loose,  loosen
Meaning 8 : become less severe or strict

    Example : The rules relaxed after the new director arrived

    Synonyms : loosen

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