relax

verb

re·lax ri-ˈlaks How to pronounce relax (audio)

relaxed; relaxing; relaxes

transitive verb

: to make less tense or rigid : slacken

relaxed his grip

: to make less severe or stringent : modify

relax immigration laws

: to deprive of energy, zeal, or strength of purpose

: to relieve from nervous tension

: to treat (hair) chemically in order to relax curls

intransitive verb

: to become lax, weak, or loose : rest

: to become less intense or severe

hoped the committee would relax in its opposition

of a muscle or muscle fiber : to become inactive and lengthen

: to cast off social restraint, nervous tension, or anxiety

couldn't relax in crowds

: to seek rest or recreation

relax at the seashore

: to relieve constipation

: to attain equilibrium following the abrupt removal of some influence (such as light, high temperature, or stress)

relaxer noun

Example Sentences

The muscles in my neck and shoulders should relax after a nice hot shower. A hot shower relaxed the tight muscles in my neck and shoulders. I can't relax with all this noise! Just relax, there's nothing to worry about. Try to relax and enjoy the ride.

Recent Examples on the Web Back in June investors seemed to have capitulated, but increasing hopes that inflation would fade away and the Fed be able to relax drove the S&P 500 up 17% over the summer.

James Mackintosh, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Analysts say that the country is unlikely to relax its Covid rules before the Communist Party congress beginning on October 16.

Laura He, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 Her press secretaries often described the trips to Kentucky as vacations — a time for the queen to relax and stay out of the public eye.

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022 That afforded players an opportunity to relax, even if most of them were antsy about the returning to the field.

Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Still, Qatar has had to relax its regulation of alcohol for the 29-day tournament starting Nov. 20.

Graham Dunbar, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 Even then, there was no time to relax; more than once, an error somewhere in the loop shut everything down after just a few kWh.

Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 13 July 2022 The Aqua Nick Water Park, Character Central, and Club Nick are entertaining for kids, and for adults, there's the spa for some time to relax.

Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2022 Companies like Cerebral and Done grew quickly after the pandemic prompted the government to relax a rule that requires an in-person appointment before prescribing a stimulant.

Rolfe Winkler, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

relax

transitive verb

re·lax ri-ˈlaks How to pronounce relax (audio)

: to slacken or make less tense or rigid

alternately contracting and relaxing their muscles

: to relieve from nervous tension

: to relieve from constipation

medications to relax the bowels

intransitive verb

of a muscle or muscle fiber : to return to an inactive or resting state

especially : to become inactive and lengthen

: to cast off social restraint, nervous tension, or anxiety

couldn't relax in crowds

单词	relax
释义	relax verb re·lax ri-ˈlaks relaxed; relaxing; relaxes transitive verb 1 : to make less tense or rigid : slacken relaxed his grip 2 : to make less severe or stringent : modify relax immigration laws 3 : to deprive of energy, zeal, or strength of purpose 4 : to relieve from nervous tension 5 : to treat (hair) chemically in order to relax curls intransitive verb 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 4 : to cast off social restraint, nervous tension, or anxiety couldn't relax in crowds 5 : to seek rest or recreation relax at the seashore 6 : to relieve constipation 7 : to attain equilibrium following the abrupt removal of some influence (such as light, high temperature, or stress) relaxer noun Synonyms chill chill out [slang] decompress de-stress loosen up mellow (out) unwind wind down See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The muscles in my neck and shoulders should relax after a nice hot shower. A hot shower relaxed the tight muscles in my neck and shoulders. I can't relax with all this noise! Just relax, there's nothing to worry about. Try to relax and enjoy the ride. Recent Examples on the Web Back in June investors seemed to have capitulated, but increasing hopes that inflation would fade away and the Fed be able to relax drove the S&P 500 up 17% over the summer. James Mackintosh, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Analysts say that the country is unlikely to relax its Covid rules before the Communist Party congress beginning on October 16. Laura He, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 Her press secretaries often described the trips to Kentucky as vacations — a time for the queen to relax and stay out of the public eye. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 Sep. 2022 That afforded players an opportunity to relax, even if most of them were antsy about the returning to the field. Tom Green \| Tgreen@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Still, Qatar has had to relax its regulation of alcohol for the 29-day tournament starting Nov. 20. Graham Dunbar, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 Even then, there was no time to relax; more than once, an error somewhere in the loop shut everything down after just a few kWh. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 13 July 2022 The Aqua Nick Water Park, Character Central, and Club Nick are entertaining for kids, and for adults, there's the spa for some time to relax. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2022 Companies like Cerebral and Done grew quickly after the pandemic prompted the government to relax a rule that requires an in-person appointment before prescribing a stimulant. Rolfe Winkler, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin relaxare, from re- + laxare to loosen, from laxus loose — more at slack First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition relax verb re·lax ri-ˈlaks relaxed; relaxing 1 : to make or become loose or less tense Relax your muscles. She relaxed her grip on the reins. 2 : to make or become less severe or strict Mom relaxed the rules for the summer. 3 : to become calm and free from stress 4 : to seek rest or enjoyment You can relax at the beach. Medical Definition relax transitive verb re·lax ri-ˈlaks 1 : to slacken or make less tense or rigid alternately contracting and relaxing their muscles 2 : to relieve from nervous tension 3 : to relieve from constipation medications to relax the bowels intransitive verb 1 of a muscle or muscle fiber : to return to an inactive or resting state especially : to become inactive and lengthen 2 : to cast off social restraint, nervous tension, or anxiety couldn't relax in crowds relax verb 1 as in to chill to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety she took deep breaths to relax before going on stage Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance chill unwind rest decompress bask de-stress hang loose loosen up wind down chill out compose calm lounge comfort unbend settle mellow (out) repose laze quiet relieve ease vegetate alleviate loll kick back cool idle bum dawdle loaf dillydally zone out drone veg out footle goof (off) dally hack (around) hang (around or out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms tense (up) 2 as in to loosen to make less taut relax the rope a bit so I can pick up the slack and tie this knot Synonyms & Similar Words loosen slacken ease slack detach free untie undo unfasten unbind Antonyms & Near Antonyms tension stretch tighten tense strain bind attach tie restrain fasten constrain See More 3 as in to bask to refrain from labor or exertion I just want to kick back and relax after mowing that huge lawn Synonyms & Similar Words bask rest lounge repose hang kick back loll hang around idle bum hang about veg out loaf goldbrick slack (off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms work struggle strive hustle slave sweat plug labor toil strain plow exercise plod hump grub work out peg (away) slog travail drudge moil See More
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