Definition of relax in English:

relax

verb rɪˈlaksrəˈlæks

1Make or become less tense or anxious.
no object he relaxed and smiled confidently
Example sentencesExamples
- He felt her tense and then relax back against him, allowing herself to take the comfort that he offered her.
- Sam tensed, then relaxed, not responding, but not pulling back either.
- The slow, fluid movements help tense, stressed people relax and strengthen their bodies without worrying about over-exertion or strain.
- Somehow he made my tense body relax some, I don't know how, but it was soothing.
- His reassuring smile relaxed me as I hurried to my first class seat and settled in for the flight.
- After a couple minutes, her tense body relaxed and she wiggled in the stretcher to get more comfortable.
- She smiled at me, friendly, and I relaxed - then tensed slightly, because the door was closing behind me.
- His body tensed but then relaxed as they both stepped though the portal.
- My whole body was tensing and relaxing as my logical mind and instincts fought against each other.
- He looked truly happy and relaxed, and I smiled back weakly.
- Whereas she's relatively calm and relaxed, he's tense and anxious.
- The girl's eyelids flinched, as though she was dreaming, and she tensed up momentarily before relaxing and falling into a true sleep.
- While Leeds looked tense and nervous, City were confident and relaxed.
- However, there are times when a vacation is much more relaxing and comfortable when it can be completed in a makeshift home environment.
- Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed; don't tense them up as you roll your hips upward.
- Something about that made me less tense, made me relax some.
- Unprepared, I tensed, then relaxed against him, reminding myself that this was acceptable now.
- The air was refreshing and Alex relaxed into the seat, stopping her fidgeting.
- She shuddered under me; tensing and relaxing, again and again.
- I saw her tense up slightly before relaxing and forcing a grin on her face.
1. 1.1no object 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
  Example sentencesExamples
  Instead, take a walk or a quick jog, lift weights, take a hot shower to relax or do any activity you enjoy that will keep your mind off smokeless tobacco.
  I thought you could come in, meet the rest of my team, and relax.
  Located in the town centre with some wonderful views of the Wicklow Walk in the distance the seat was perfectly placed for those who take a rest, relax and watch the world go by!
  When complete, you'll want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the rest of the summer.
  And, because of that freedom, time we shared as a family was much more relaxed and enjoyable.
  He's going to go home, recuperate, rest and relax, and he'll be back on Monday, and he's looking forward to being here.
  I do three gigs a week; the best material I get is when I'm really tired and relaxed.
  There will be plenty of free time to relax, enjoy Africa, get to know local people.
  A real chill place to relax and enjoy the lounge music mixes or a nice warmer before the trendy nightlife.
  The game will resume in the Autumn and the players have a chance to rest and relax over the summer period.
  Learn and practise relaxation and breathing techniques, make more time to rest and relax, and ensure that you build leisure into your routine.
  We took a break, for her to relax, center, rest and nurture herself.
  The coffee shop was very busy where parents and children came to rest and relax and sample some home cooking.
  One wonders if he finds the time to relax or rest.
  It's essential to provide enough time for hard-working staff to rest, relax, and explore the area outside camp.
  Mrs Moulton said it was a nightmare and she could not relax or rest.
  The main city of the Queensland state, Brisbane, is the perfect place to relax and have a rest.
  Do something to break up the hassles and stress of the school year with relaxing and fun activities.
  After buying dinner from the Mercat de la Boqueria, we return to the hostel and relax for the rest of the night.
  Teas will be served in the basement where friends and neighbours can relax and rest.
  Synonyms
  unwind, loosen up, ease up/off, let up, slow down, de-stress, unbend, rest, repose, put one's feet up, take it easy, take time off, take time out, slack off, be at leisure, take one's leisure, take one's ease, laze, luxuriate, do nothing, sit back, lounge, loll, slump, flop, idle, loaf, enjoy oneself, amuse oneself, play, entertain oneself
  informal let it all hang out, let one's hair down, unbutton, veg out
  North American informal hang loose, stay loose, chill out, kick back
  calm, calm down, unwind, loosen up, make less tense/uptight, quieten, tranquillize, soothe, pacify, compose
2. 1.2with object Cause (a limb or muscle) to become less rigid.
  relax the leg by bringing the knee towards the chest
  Example sentencesExamples
  It relaxes the dorsal muscles and goes down to the lower back to alleviate the pain many feel after hours of sitting up and working on a computer.
  A nightly foot and lower leg massage not only relaxes the feet, it also helps promote restful sleep.
  Penile smooth muscle is also relaxed by other agents.
  The reason for that is that adrenalin will smooth or relax the muscles in the lungs.
  Chelsea frowns, but quickly relaxes her eyebrow muscles - not wanting to crack the clear facial mask.
  It may slip back into the body when lying down or when the local muscles are relaxed.
  When you have a leg cramp, relax the muscle through gentle massage, or heat the muscle with a warm towel or hot water bottle.
  After stretching my limbs as far as they could go, I completely relaxed my muscles, snuggled with my pillows and drifted back to sleep.
  Many things may cause a child to be unable to relax their sphincter muscles when trying to urinate.
  It was still something that you used for improving your circulation and relaxing your muscles.
  It relaxes the muscles and joints while strengthening your body from within.
  In a stress-filled world with high morbidity, patients mob doctors and there is no time to relax the facial muscles.
  It acts by relaxing the muscle in the airways and lets air in and out more easily.
  Relaxation techniques can help you withstand stress better and also help relax facial muscles and skin.
  The placenta produces large amounts of the hormone progesterone, which appropriately prevents the uterine smooth muscle from contracting, but also relaxes smooth muscle throughout the body.
  Massage relieves muscular pains using pressure; acupuncture relaxes the muscles, inserting then manipulating needles using hands and heat.
  In the next few months Jacob will need to have a new leg brace cast and is in line for Botox injections to relax the muscles in his leg and hand.
  The treatment involves soft tissue work, relaxing the muscles and manipulating the neck and back.
  When he lost control over his two-wheeler once, he relaxed his muscles.
  Smoking relaxes the sphincter muscles, so makes acid reflux more likely.
  Synonyms
  loosen, loose, slacken, unclench, weaken, lessen, let up, reduce, diminish
3. 1.3with object Make (something) less firm or tight.
  Cicely relaxed her hold
  Example sentencesExamples
  You let your hand stay there and then the snake relaxes his teeth and you can remove it out of his mouth.
  She relaxed her hold on the belay line and began slowly feeling with her foot for the ladder behind her.
  But my finger was tight on the trigger, and it hurt as I relaxed it.
  I try to relax my eyes but, each time I do, they start to close.
  She was not aware of her own tight stance and did not bother to relax it.
  He clenched the wheel tighter, then relaxed his grip, thinking that maybe, just maybe Ellie would catch on.
  Matty relaxed her position and leaned forward against the desk.
  Her attacker eventually relaxed his grip but continued to pummel her face, police said.
  I could tell my shoulders dropped from being in a harsh, and ready-to-attack position to a more relaxed position.
  Piper immediately bolted upright from her more relaxed position.
  Synonyms
  loosen, loose, slacken, unclench, weaken, lessen, let up, reduce, diminish
4. 1.4with object Straighten or partially uncurl (hair) using a chemical product.
  Example sentencesExamples
  When I was in seventh grade, my older sister, who also has curly hair, got her hair chemically relaxed.
  If your hair has been permed or relaxed, color has to be applied carefully or it can weaken the structure of your hair.
  Also, hair that is relaxed, straightened, or permanently dyed is more porous than natural hair.
  Do your homework completely before you decide to have your hair chemically straightened or relaxed.
  Would you also tell black people they cannot relax their hair?
  Gel ingredients work well on virgin, waved, curled, relaxed, and textured hair in the long run.
2with object Make (a rule or restriction) less strict.
the ministry relaxed some of the restrictions
Example sentencesExamples
- So this Saturday restrictions are being relaxed to Level 2.
- The Pensions Board is to consider relaxing the rules governing pension fund solvency in the case of its 2,000 Defined Benefit Schemes.
- Some restrictions may be relaxed soon, he says - but it won't be much.
- Not only do attitudes need to change, but the regulatory restrictions could be considerably relaxed.
- The Church of England relaxed its rule that women must wear hats in church.
- If the rules were relaxed, the power of the symbol would be devalued.
- That courtesy was a necessary formality also in the United States, but customs have relaxed a bit in practice.
- The government is relaxing its iron-fisted control of the economy.
- And we did relax the school attendance for a couple days, but then they were all back.
- Because of this study, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided against relaxing some protections against manatees.
- Still, Congress relaxed the embargo recently to allow trade in food and medicines, and a new day may be coming.
- Some time ago, the government relaxed the rules on import of cars.
- If the U.S. administration relaxes its export control against China, its exports would be effectively boosted.
- Since access restrictions have been relaxed its farm conservation team has been giving free advice to farmers whose livestock was culled during last year's outbreak.
- Largely foreigners, these newcomers flooded in after the U.S. relaxed its immigration quotas in 1965.
- This has led to some suggestions that the accounting firm may have adopted a more relaxed attitude on the audit side in order to keep the consulting fees rolling in.
- We weren't allowed to do it before because of the deficit, now they have relaxed the rules so we can still go for it.
- Typically, these exclusions have allowed forest managers to relax the reviews when they want to fix a trail or structure.
- The programme has recently relaxed a rule stopping previous winners from a second appearance and wrote to him asking if he would like to come on again.
- The rules were relaxed slightly a decade ago when wives and other female guests were allocated six seats in the games room where they were permitted to sit.
Synonyms
moderate, modify, temper, make less strict/formal, ease, ease up on, loosen, lessen, lighten, slacken
alleviate, mitigate, qualify, dilute, weaken, reduce, diminish, decrease
informal let up on

Derivatives

relaxer

noun rɪˈlaksərəˈlæksər

1A thing that reduces tension or anxiety.
reading can be such a great relaxer
1. 1.1 A drug used to promote relaxation or reduce tension.
2. 1.2 A chemical product used to straighten or partially uncurl hair.
Example sentencesExamples
- That's a muscle relaxer that can paralyze and kill in high doses.
- Abusing hair with multiple processes, such as improperly or too frequently applied hair relaxers, coupled with excessive heat from hair dryers, hot rollers, and curling or flat irons can lead to breakage.
- While today's at-home relaxers make it easier than ever to play it straight, experts agree that you should take some precautions to avoid overprocessing your hair.
- prescriptions for muscle relaxers and painkillers
- excessive use of relaxers can be hard on hair

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin relaxare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + laxus 'lax, loose'.

languish from Middle English:
Early senses included ‘become faint, feeble, or ill’; in the early 18th century it came to mean ‘assume a languid or sentimentally tender expression’ and was aptly applied to Sheridan's character Lydia Languish in The Rivals performed for the first time in 1775. The word goes back to Latin laxus ‘loose, lax’ found also in lax (Late Middle English), relax (Late Middle English) where the re- intensifies the sense; relay (Late Middle English), release (Middle English), and laxative (Late Middle English) something that loosens the bowels. See slake

Definition of relax in US English:

relax

verbrəˈlæksrəˈlaks

1Make or become less tense or anxious.
no object he relaxed and smiled confidently
Example sentencesExamples
- Whereas she's relatively calm and relaxed, he's tense and anxious.
- Somehow he made my tense body relax some, I don't know how, but it was soothing.
- While Leeds looked tense and nervous, City were confident and relaxed.
- His reassuring smile relaxed me as I hurried to my first class seat and settled in for the flight.
- She smiled at me, friendly, and I relaxed - then tensed slightly, because the door was closing behind me.
- Unprepared, I tensed, then relaxed against him, reminding myself that this was acceptable now.
- However, there are times when a vacation is much more relaxing and comfortable when it can be completed in a makeshift home environment.
- Sam tensed, then relaxed, not responding, but not pulling back either.
- Something about that made me less tense, made me relax some.
- My whole body was tensing and relaxing as my logical mind and instincts fought against each other.
- She shuddered under me; tensing and relaxing, again and again.
- He felt her tense and then relax back against him, allowing herself to take the comfort that he offered her.
- After a couple minutes, her tense body relaxed and she wiggled in the stretcher to get more comfortable.
- I saw her tense up slightly before relaxing and forcing a grin on her face.
- The girl's eyelids flinched, as though she was dreaming, and she tensed up momentarily before relaxing and falling into a true sleep.
- Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed; don't tense them up as you roll your hips upward.
- His body tensed but then relaxed as they both stepped though the portal.
- The slow, fluid movements help tense, stressed people relax and strengthen their bodies without worrying about over-exertion or strain.
- He looked truly happy and relaxed, and I smiled back weakly.
- The air was refreshing and Alex relaxed into the seat, stopping her fidgeting.
1. 1.1no object Rest or engage in an enjoyable activity so as to become less tired or anxious.
  the team relaxes with a lot of skiing
  Example sentencesExamples
  After buying dinner from the Mercat de la Boqueria, we return to the hostel and relax for the rest of the night.
  The game will resume in the Autumn and the players have a chance to rest and relax over the summer period.
  He's going to go home, recuperate, rest and relax, and he'll be back on Monday, and he's looking forward to being here.
  One wonders if he finds the time to relax or rest.
  We took a break, for her to relax, center, rest and nurture herself.
  I do three gigs a week; the best material I get is when I'm really tired and relaxed.
  And, because of that freedom, time we shared as a family was much more relaxed and enjoyable.
  The coffee shop was very busy where parents and children came to rest and relax and sample some home cooking.
  Mrs Moulton said it was a nightmare and she could not relax or rest.
  The main city of the Queensland state, Brisbane, is the perfect place to relax and have a rest.
  Located in the town centre with some wonderful views of the Wicklow Walk in the distance the seat was perfectly placed for those who take a rest, relax and watch the world go by!
  It's essential to provide enough time for hard-working staff to rest, relax, and explore the area outside camp.
  Instead, take a walk or a quick jog, lift weights, take a hot shower to relax or do any activity you enjoy that will keep your mind off smokeless tobacco.
  Learn and practise relaxation and breathing techniques, make more time to rest and relax, and ensure that you build leisure into your routine.
  When complete, you'll want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the rest of the summer.
  Teas will be served in the basement where friends and neighbours can relax and rest.
  A real chill place to relax and enjoy the lounge music mixes or a nice warmer before the trendy nightlife.
  I thought you could come in, meet the rest of my team, and relax.
  There will be plenty of free time to relax, enjoy Africa, get to know local people.
  Do something to break up the hassles and stress of the school year with relaxing and fun activities.
  Synonyms
  unwind, loosen up, ease off, ease up, let up, slow down, de-stress, unbend, rest, repose, put one's feet up, take it easy, take time off, take time out, slack off, be at leisure, take one's leisure, take one's ease, laze, luxuriate, do nothing, sit back, lounge, loll, slump, flop, idle, loaf, enjoy oneself, amuse oneself, play, entertain oneself
  calm, calm down, unwind, loosen up, make less tense, make less uptight, quieten, tranquillize, soothe, pacify, compose
2. 1.2with object Cause (a limb or muscle) to become less rigid.
  relax the leg by bringing the knee toward the chest
  Example sentencesExamples
  Penile smooth muscle is also relaxed by other agents.
  The reason for that is that adrenalin will smooth or relax the muscles in the lungs.
  It may slip back into the body when lying down or when the local muscles are relaxed.
  In a stress-filled world with high morbidity, patients mob doctors and there is no time to relax the facial muscles.
  Chelsea frowns, but quickly relaxes her eyebrow muscles - not wanting to crack the clear facial mask.
  The treatment involves soft tissue work, relaxing the muscles and manipulating the neck and back.
  When you have a leg cramp, relax the muscle through gentle massage, or heat the muscle with a warm towel or hot water bottle.
  After stretching my limbs as far as they could go, I completely relaxed my muscles, snuggled with my pillows and drifted back to sleep.
  It acts by relaxing the muscle in the airways and lets air in and out more easily.
  In the next few months Jacob will need to have a new leg brace cast and is in line for Botox injections to relax the muscles in his leg and hand.
  It was still something that you used for improving your circulation and relaxing your muscles.
  Relaxation techniques can help you withstand stress better and also help relax facial muscles and skin.
  Smoking relaxes the sphincter muscles, so makes acid reflux more likely.
  A nightly foot and lower leg massage not only relaxes the feet, it also helps promote restful sleep.
  The placenta produces large amounts of the hormone progesterone, which appropriately prevents the uterine smooth muscle from contracting, but also relaxes smooth muscle throughout the body.
  It relaxes the muscles and joints while strengthening your body from within.
  When he lost control over his two-wheeler once, he relaxed his muscles.
  Massage relieves muscular pains using pressure; acupuncture relaxes the muscles, inserting then manipulating needles using hands and heat.
  Many things may cause a child to be unable to relax their sphincter muscles when trying to urinate.
  It relaxes the dorsal muscles and goes down to the lower back to alleviate the pain many feel after hours of sitting up and working on a computer.
  Synonyms
  loosen, loose, slacken, unclench, weaken, lessen, let up, reduce, diminish
3. 1.3with object Make (something) less firm or tight.
  Cicely relaxed her hold
  Example sentencesExamples
  Matty relaxed her position and leaned forward against the desk.
  I could tell my shoulders dropped from being in a harsh, and ready-to-attack position to a more relaxed position.
  She relaxed her hold on the belay line and began slowly feeling with her foot for the ladder behind her.
  He clenched the wheel tighter, then relaxed his grip, thinking that maybe, just maybe Ellie would catch on.
  But my finger was tight on the trigger, and it hurt as I relaxed it.
  Her attacker eventually relaxed his grip but continued to pummel her face, police said.
  I try to relax my eyes but, each time I do, they start to close.
  You let your hand stay there and then the snake relaxes his teeth and you can remove it out of his mouth.
  Piper immediately bolted upright from her more relaxed position.
  She was not aware of her own tight stance and did not bother to relax it.
  Synonyms
  loosen, loose, slacken, unclench, weaken, lessen, let up, reduce, diminish
4. 1.4with object Straighten or partially uncurl (hair) using a chemical product.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Also, hair that is relaxed, straightened, or permanently dyed is more porous than natural hair.
  When I was in seventh grade, my older sister, who also has curly hair, got her hair chemically relaxed.
  Would you also tell black people they cannot relax their hair?
  Gel ingredients work well on virgin, waved, curled, relaxed, and textured hair in the long run.
  If your hair has been permed or relaxed, color has to be applied carefully or it can weaken the structure of your hair.
  Do your homework completely before you decide to have your hair chemically straightened or relaxed.
2with object Make (a rule or restriction) less strict while not abolishing it.
they persuaded the local authorities concerned to relax their restrictions
Example sentencesExamples
- The Pensions Board is to consider relaxing the rules governing pension fund solvency in the case of its 2,000 Defined Benefit Schemes.
- Since access restrictions have been relaxed its farm conservation team has been giving free advice to farmers whose livestock was culled during last year's outbreak.
- That courtesy was a necessary formality also in the United States, but customs have relaxed a bit in practice.
- Largely foreigners, these newcomers flooded in after the U.S. relaxed its immigration quotas in 1965.
- The Church of England relaxed its rule that women must wear hats in church.
- If the rules were relaxed, the power of the symbol would be devalued.
- The government is relaxing its iron-fisted control of the economy.
- Some time ago, the government relaxed the rules on import of cars.
- So this Saturday restrictions are being relaxed to Level 2.
- Some restrictions may be relaxed soon, he says - but it won't be much.
- The programme has recently relaxed a rule stopping previous winners from a second appearance and wrote to him asking if he would like to come on again.
- If the U.S. administration relaxes its export control against China, its exports would be effectively boosted.
- And we did relax the school attendance for a couple days, but then they were all back.
- The rules were relaxed slightly a decade ago when wives and other female guests were allocated six seats in the games room where they were permitted to sit.
- Not only do attitudes need to change, but the regulatory restrictions could be considerably relaxed.
- Because of this study, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided against relaxing some protections against manatees.
- Still, Congress relaxed the embargo recently to allow trade in food and medicines, and a new day may be coming.
- We weren't allowed to do it before because of the deficit, now they have relaxed the rules so we can still go for it.
- Typically, these exclusions have allowed forest managers to relax the reviews when they want to fix a trail or structure.
- This has led to some suggestions that the accounting firm may have adopted a more relaxed attitude on the audit side in order to keep the consulting fees rolling in.
Synonyms
moderate, modify, temper, make less formal, make less strict, ease, ease up on, loosen, lessen, lighten, slacken

Origin

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

单词	relax
释义	Definition of relax in English: relax verb rɪˈlaksrəˈlæks 1Make or become less tense or anxious. no object he relaxed and smiled confidently Example sentencesExamples He felt her tense and then relax back against him, allowing herself to take the comfort that he offered her. Sam tensed, then relaxed, not responding, but not pulling back either. The slow, fluid movements help tense, stressed people relax and strengthen their bodies without worrying about over-exertion or strain. Somehow he made my tense body relax some, I don't know how, but it was soothing. His reassuring smile relaxed me as I hurried to my first class seat and settled in for the flight. After a couple minutes, her tense body relaxed and she wiggled in the stretcher to get more comfortable. She smiled at me, friendly, and I relaxed - then tensed slightly, because the door was closing behind me. His body tensed but then relaxed as they both stepped though the portal. My whole body was tensing and relaxing as my logical mind and instincts fought against each other. He looked truly happy and relaxed, and I smiled back weakly. Whereas she's relatively calm and relaxed, he's tense and anxious. The girl's eyelids flinched, as though she was dreaming, and she tensed up momentarily before relaxing and falling into a true sleep. While Leeds looked tense and nervous, City were confident and relaxed. However, there are times when a vacation is much more relaxing and comfortable when it can be completed in a makeshift home environment. Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed; don't tense them up as you roll your hips upward. Something about that made me less tense, made me relax some. Unprepared, I tensed, then relaxed against him, reminding myself that this was acceptable now. The air was refreshing and Alex relaxed into the seat, stopping her fidgeting. She shuddered under me; tensing and relaxing, again and again. I saw her tense up slightly before relaxing and forcing a grin on her face. 1.1no object 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 Example sentencesExamples Instead, take a walk or a quick jog, lift weights, take a hot shower to relax or do any activity you enjoy that will keep your mind off smokeless tobacco. I thought you could come in, meet the rest of my team, and relax. Located in the town centre with some wonderful views of the Wicklow Walk in the distance the seat was perfectly placed for those who take a rest, relax and watch the world go by! When complete, you'll want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the rest of the summer. And, because of that freedom, time we shared as a family was much more relaxed and enjoyable. He's going to go home, recuperate, rest and relax, and he'll be back on Monday, and he's looking forward to being here. I do three gigs a week; the best material I get is when I'm really tired and relaxed. There will be plenty of free time to relax, enjoy Africa, get to know local people. A real chill place to relax and enjoy the lounge music mixes or a nice warmer before the trendy nightlife. The game will resume in the Autumn and the players have a chance to rest and relax over the summer period. Learn and practise relaxation and breathing techniques, make more time to rest and relax, and ensure that you build leisure into your routine. We took a break, for her to relax, center, rest and nurture herself. The coffee shop was very busy where parents and children came to rest and relax and sample some home cooking. One wonders if he finds the time to relax or rest. It's essential to provide enough time for hard-working staff to rest, relax, and explore the area outside camp. Mrs Moulton said it was a nightmare and she could not relax or rest. The main city of the Queensland state, Brisbane, is the perfect place to relax and have a rest. Do something to break up the hassles and stress of the school year with relaxing and fun activities. After buying dinner from the Mercat de la Boqueria, we return to the hostel and relax for the rest of the night. Teas will be served in the basement where friends and neighbours can relax and rest. Synonyms unwind, loosen up, ease up/off, let up, slow down, de-stress, unbend, rest, repose, put one's feet up, take it easy, take time off, take time out, slack off, be at leisure, take one's leisure, take one's ease, laze, luxuriate, do nothing, sit back, lounge, loll, slump, flop, idle, loaf, enjoy oneself, amuse oneself, play, entertain oneself informal let it all hang out, let one's hair down, unbutton, veg out North American informal hang loose, stay loose, chill out, kick back calm, calm down, unwind, loosen up, make less tense/uptight, quieten, tranquillize, soothe, pacify, compose 1.2with object Cause (a limb or muscle) to become less rigid. relax the leg by bringing the knee towards the chest Example sentencesExamples It relaxes the dorsal muscles and goes down to the lower back to alleviate the pain many feel after hours of sitting up and working on a computer. A nightly foot and lower leg massage not only relaxes the feet, it also helps promote restful sleep. Penile smooth muscle is also relaxed by other agents. The reason for that is that adrenalin will smooth or relax the muscles in the lungs. Chelsea frowns, but quickly relaxes her eyebrow muscles - not wanting to crack the clear facial mask. It may slip back into the body when lying down or when the local muscles are relaxed. When you have a leg cramp, relax the muscle through gentle massage, or heat the muscle with a warm towel or hot water bottle. After stretching my limbs as far as they could go, I completely relaxed my muscles, snuggled with my pillows and drifted back to sleep. Many things may cause a child to be unable to relax their sphincter muscles when trying to urinate. It was still something that you used for improving your circulation and relaxing your muscles. It relaxes the muscles and joints while strengthening your body from within. In a stress-filled world with high morbidity, patients mob doctors and there is no time to relax the facial muscles. It acts by relaxing the muscle in the airways and lets air in and out more easily. Relaxation techniques can help you withstand stress better and also help relax facial muscles and skin. The placenta produces large amounts of the hormone progesterone, which appropriately prevents the uterine smooth muscle from contracting, but also relaxes smooth muscle throughout the body. Massage relieves muscular pains using pressure; acupuncture relaxes the muscles, inserting then manipulating needles using hands and heat. In the next few months Jacob will need to have a new leg brace cast and is in line for Botox injections to relax the muscles in his leg and hand. The treatment involves soft tissue work, relaxing the muscles and manipulating the neck and back. When he lost control over his two-wheeler once, he relaxed his muscles. Smoking relaxes the sphincter muscles, so makes acid reflux more likely. Synonyms loosen, loose, slacken, unclench, weaken, lessen, let up, reduce, diminish 1.3with object Make (something) less firm or tight. Cicely relaxed her hold Example sentencesExamples You let your hand stay there and then the snake relaxes his teeth and you can remove it out of his mouth. She relaxed her hold on the belay line and began slowly feeling with her foot for the ladder behind her. But my finger was tight on the trigger, and it hurt as I relaxed it. I try to relax my eyes but, each time I do, they start to close. She was not aware of her own tight stance and did not bother to relax it. He clenched the wheel tighter, then relaxed his grip, thinking that maybe, just maybe Ellie would catch on. Matty relaxed her position and leaned forward against the desk. Her attacker eventually relaxed his grip but continued to pummel her face, police said. I could tell my shoulders dropped from being in a harsh, and ready-to-attack position to a more relaxed position. Piper immediately bolted upright from her more relaxed position. Synonyms loosen, loose, slacken, unclench, weaken, lessen, let up, reduce, diminish 1.4with object Straighten or partially uncurl (hair) using a chemical product. Example sentencesExamples When I was in seventh grade, my older sister, who also has curly hair, got her hair chemically relaxed. If your hair has been permed or relaxed, color has to be applied carefully or it can weaken the structure of your hair. Also, hair that is relaxed, straightened, or permanently dyed is more porous than natural hair. Do your homework completely before you decide to have your hair chemically straightened or relaxed. Would you also tell black people they cannot relax their hair? Gel ingredients work well on virgin, waved, curled, relaxed, and textured hair in the long run. 2with object Make (a rule or restriction) less strict. the ministry relaxed some of the restrictions Example sentencesExamples So this Saturday restrictions are being relaxed to Level 2. The Pensions Board is to consider relaxing the rules governing pension fund solvency in the case of its 2,000 Defined Benefit Schemes. Some restrictions may be relaxed soon, he says - but it won't be much. Not only do attitudes need to change, but the regulatory restrictions could be considerably relaxed. The Church of England relaxed its rule that women must wear hats in church. If the rules were relaxed, the power of the symbol would be devalued. That courtesy was a necessary formality also in the United States, but customs have relaxed a bit in practice. The government is relaxing its iron-fisted control of the economy. And we did relax the school attendance for a couple days, but then they were all back. Because of this study, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided against relaxing some protections against manatees. Still, Congress relaxed the embargo recently to allow trade in food and medicines, and a new day may be coming. Some time ago, the government relaxed the rules on import of cars. If the U.S. administration relaxes its export control against China, its exports would be effectively boosted. Since access restrictions have been relaxed its farm conservation team has been giving free advice to farmers whose livestock was culled during last year's outbreak. Largely foreigners, these newcomers flooded in after the U.S. relaxed its immigration quotas in 1965. This has led to some suggestions that the accounting firm may have adopted a more relaxed attitude on the audit side in order to keep the consulting fees rolling in. We weren't allowed to do it before because of the deficit, now they have relaxed the rules so we can still go for it. Typically, these exclusions have allowed forest managers to relax the reviews when they want to fix a trail or structure. The programme has recently relaxed a rule stopping previous winners from a second appearance and wrote to him asking if he would like to come on again. The rules were relaxed slightly a decade ago when wives and other female guests were allocated six seats in the games room where they were permitted to sit. Synonyms moderate, modify, temper, make less strict/formal, ease, ease up on, loosen, lessen, lighten, slacken alleviate, mitigate, qualify, dilute, weaken, reduce, diminish, decrease informal let up on Derivatives relaxer noun rɪˈlaksərəˈlæksər 1A thing that reduces tension or anxiety. reading can be such a great relaxer 1.1 A drug used to promote relaxation or reduce tension. 1.2 A chemical product used to straighten or partially uncurl hair. Example sentencesExamples That's a muscle relaxer that can paralyze and kill in high doses. Abusing hair with multiple processes, such as improperly or too frequently applied hair relaxers, coupled with excessive heat from hair dryers, hot rollers, and curling or flat irons can lead to breakage. While today's at-home relaxers make it easier than ever to play it straight, experts agree that you should take some precautions to avoid overprocessing your hair. prescriptions for muscle relaxers and painkillers excessive use of relaxers can be hard on hair Origin Late Middle English: from Latin relaxare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + laxus 'lax, loose'. languish from Middle English: Early senses included ‘become faint, feeble, or ill’; in the early 18th century it came to mean ‘assume a languid or sentimentally tender expression’ and was aptly applied to Sheridan's character Lydia Languish in The Rivals performed for the first time in 1775. The word goes back to Latin laxus ‘loose, lax’ found also in lax (Late Middle English), relax (Late Middle English) where the re- intensifies the sense; relay (Late Middle English), release (Middle English), and laxative (Late Middle English) something that loosens the bowels. See slake Definition of relax in US English: relax verbrəˈlæksrəˈlaks 1Make or become less tense or anxious. no object he relaxed and smiled confidently Example sentencesExamples Whereas she's relatively calm and relaxed, he's tense and anxious. Somehow he made my tense body relax some, I don't know how, but it was soothing. While Leeds looked tense and nervous, City were confident and relaxed. His reassuring smile relaxed me as I hurried to my first class seat and settled in for the flight. She smiled at me, friendly, and I relaxed - then tensed slightly, because the door was closing behind me. Unprepared, I tensed, then relaxed against him, reminding myself that this was acceptable now. However, there are times when a vacation is much more relaxing and comfortable when it can be completed in a makeshift home environment. Sam tensed, then relaxed, not responding, but not pulling back either. Something about that made me less tense, made me relax some. My whole body was tensing and relaxing as my logical mind and instincts fought against each other. She shuddered under me; tensing and relaxing, again and again. He felt her tense and then relax back against him, allowing herself to take the comfort that he offered her. After a couple minutes, her tense body relaxed and she wiggled in the stretcher to get more comfortable. I saw her tense up slightly before relaxing and forcing a grin on her face. The girl's eyelids flinched, as though she was dreaming, and she tensed up momentarily before relaxing and falling into a true sleep. Keep your neck and shoulders relaxed; don't tense them up as you roll your hips upward. His body tensed but then relaxed as they both stepped though the portal. The slow, fluid movements help tense, stressed people relax and strengthen their bodies without worrying about over-exertion or strain. He looked truly happy and relaxed, and I smiled back weakly. The air was refreshing and Alex relaxed into the seat, stopping her fidgeting. 1.1no object Rest or engage in an enjoyable activity so as to become less tired or anxious. the team relaxes with a lot of skiing Example sentencesExamples After buying dinner from the Mercat de la Boqueria, we return to the hostel and relax for the rest of the night. The game will resume in the Autumn and the players have a chance to rest and relax over the summer period. He's going to go home, recuperate, rest and relax, and he'll be back on Monday, and he's looking forward to being here. One wonders if he finds the time to relax or rest. We took a break, for her to relax, center, rest and nurture herself. I do three gigs a week; the best material I get is when I'm really tired and relaxed. And, because of that freedom, time we shared as a family was much more relaxed and enjoyable. The coffee shop was very busy where parents and children came to rest and relax and sample some home cooking. Mrs Moulton said it was a nightmare and she could not relax or rest. The main city of the Queensland state, Brisbane, is the perfect place to relax and have a rest. Located in the town centre with some wonderful views of the Wicklow Walk in the distance the seat was perfectly placed for those who take a rest, relax and watch the world go by! It's essential to provide enough time for hard-working staff to rest, relax, and explore the area outside camp. Instead, take a walk or a quick jog, lift weights, take a hot shower to relax or do any activity you enjoy that will keep your mind off smokeless tobacco. Learn and practise relaxation and breathing techniques, make more time to rest and relax, and ensure that you build leisure into your routine. When complete, you'll want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the rest of the summer. Teas will be served in the basement where friends and neighbours can relax and rest. A real chill place to relax and enjoy the lounge music mixes or a nice warmer before the trendy nightlife. I thought you could come in, meet the rest of my team, and relax. There will be plenty of free time to relax, enjoy Africa, get to know local people. Do something to break up the hassles and stress of the school year with relaxing and fun activities. Synonyms unwind, loosen up, ease off, ease up, let up, slow down, de-stress, unbend, rest, repose, put one's feet up, take it easy, take time off, take time out, slack off, be at leisure, take one's leisure, take one's ease, laze, luxuriate, do nothing, sit back, lounge, loll, slump, flop, idle, loaf, enjoy oneself, amuse oneself, play, entertain oneself calm, calm down, unwind, loosen up, make less tense, make less uptight, quieten, tranquillize, soothe, pacify, compose 1.2with object Cause (a limb or muscle) to become less rigid. relax the leg by bringing the knee toward the chest Example sentencesExamples Penile smooth muscle is also relaxed by other agents. The reason for that is that adrenalin will smooth or relax the muscles in the lungs. It may slip back into the body when lying down or when the local muscles are relaxed. In a stress-filled world with high morbidity, patients mob doctors and there is no time to relax the facial muscles. Chelsea frowns, but quickly relaxes her eyebrow muscles - not wanting to crack the clear facial mask. The treatment involves soft tissue work, relaxing the muscles and manipulating the neck and back. When you have a leg cramp, relax the muscle through gentle massage, or heat the muscle with a warm towel or hot water bottle. After stretching my limbs as far as they could go, I completely relaxed my muscles, snuggled with my pillows and drifted back to sleep. It acts by relaxing the muscle in the airways and lets air in and out more easily. In the next few months Jacob will need to have a new leg brace cast and is in line for Botox injections to relax the muscles in his leg and hand. It was still something that you used for improving your circulation and relaxing your muscles. Relaxation techniques can help you withstand stress better and also help relax facial muscles and skin. Smoking relaxes the sphincter muscles, so makes acid reflux more likely. A nightly foot and lower leg massage not only relaxes the feet, it also helps promote restful sleep. The placenta produces large amounts of the hormone progesterone, which appropriately prevents the uterine smooth muscle from contracting, but also relaxes smooth muscle throughout the body. It relaxes the muscles and joints while strengthening your body from within. When he lost control over his two-wheeler once, he relaxed his muscles. Massage relieves muscular pains using pressure; acupuncture relaxes the muscles, inserting then manipulating needles using hands and heat. Many things may cause a child to be unable to relax their sphincter muscles when trying to urinate. It relaxes the dorsal muscles and goes down to the lower back to alleviate the pain many feel after hours of sitting up and working on a computer. Synonyms loosen, loose, slacken, unclench, weaken, lessen, let up, reduce, diminish 1.3with object Make (something) less firm or tight. Cicely relaxed her hold Example sentencesExamples Matty relaxed her position and leaned forward against the desk. I could tell my shoulders dropped from being in a harsh, and ready-to-attack position to a more relaxed position. She relaxed her hold on the belay line and began slowly feeling with her foot for the ladder behind her. He clenched the wheel tighter, then relaxed his grip, thinking that maybe, just maybe Ellie would catch on. But my finger was tight on the trigger, and it hurt as I relaxed it. Her attacker eventually relaxed his grip but continued to pummel her face, police said. I try to relax my eyes but, each time I do, they start to close. You let your hand stay there and then the snake relaxes his teeth and you can remove it out of his mouth. Piper immediately bolted upright from her more relaxed position. She was not aware of her own tight stance and did not bother to relax it. Synonyms loosen, loose, slacken, unclench, weaken, lessen, let up, reduce, diminish 1.4with object Straighten or partially uncurl (hair) using a chemical product. Example sentencesExamples Also, hair that is relaxed, straightened, or permanently dyed is more porous than natural hair. When I was in seventh grade, my older sister, who also has curly hair, got her hair chemically relaxed. Would you also tell black people they cannot relax their hair? Gel ingredients work well on virgin, waved, curled, relaxed, and textured hair in the long run. If your hair has been permed or relaxed, color has to be applied carefully or it can weaken the structure of your hair. Do your homework completely before you decide to have your hair chemically straightened or relaxed. 2with object Make (a rule or restriction) less strict while not abolishing it. they persuaded the local authorities concerned to relax their restrictions Example sentencesExamples The Pensions Board is to consider relaxing the rules governing pension fund solvency in the case of its 2,000 Defined Benefit Schemes. Since access restrictions have been relaxed its farm conservation team has been giving free advice to farmers whose livestock was culled during last year's outbreak. That courtesy was a necessary formality also in the United States, but customs have relaxed a bit in practice. Largely foreigners, these newcomers flooded in after the U.S. relaxed its immigration quotas in 1965. The Church of England relaxed its rule that women must wear hats in church. If the rules were relaxed, the power of the symbol would be devalued. The government is relaxing its iron-fisted control of the economy. Some time ago, the government relaxed the rules on import of cars. So this Saturday restrictions are being relaxed to Level 2. Some restrictions may be relaxed soon, he says - but it won't be much. The programme has recently relaxed a rule stopping previous winners from a second appearance and wrote to him asking if he would like to come on again. If the U.S. administration relaxes its export control against China, its exports would be effectively boosted. And we did relax the school attendance for a couple days, but then they were all back. The rules were relaxed slightly a decade ago when wives and other female guests were allocated six seats in the games room where they were permitted to sit. Not only do attitudes need to change, but the regulatory restrictions could be considerably relaxed. Because of this study, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided against relaxing some protections against manatees. Still, Congress relaxed the embargo recently to allow trade in food and medicines, and a new day may be coming. We weren't allowed to do it before because of the deficit, now they have relaxed the rules so we can still go for it. Typically, these exclusions have allowed forest managers to relax the reviews when they want to fix a trail or structure. This has led to some suggestions that the accounting firm may have adopted a more relaxed attitude on the audit side in order to keep the consulting fees rolling in. Synonyms moderate, modify, temper, make less formal, make less strict, ease, ease up on, loosen, lessen, lighten, slacken Origin Late Middle English: from Latin relaxare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + laxus ‘lax, loose’.
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