ALL meanings of relax
re·lax
R r - verb with object relax to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax: to relax the muscles. 1
- verb with object relax to diminish the force of. 1
- verb with object relax to slacken or abate, as effort, attention, etc. 1
- verb with object relax to make less strict or severe, as rules, discipline, etc.: to relax the requirements for a license. 1
- verb with object relax to release or bring relief from the effects of tension, anxiety, etc.: A short swim always relaxes me. 1
- verb without object relax to become less tense, rigid, or firm. 1
- verb without object relax to become less strict or severe; grow milder. 1
- verb without object relax to reduce or stop work, effort, application, etc., especially for the sake of rest or recreation. 1
- verb without object relax to release oneself from inhibition, worry, tension, etc. 1
- verb relax If you relax or if something relaxes you, you feel more calm and less worried or tense. 0
- verb relax When a part of your body relaxes, or when you relax it, it becomes less stiff or firm. 0
- verb relax If you relax your grip or hold on something, you hold it less tightly than before. 0
- verb relax If you relax a rule or your control over something, or if it relaxes, it becomes less firm or strong. 0
- verb relax to make (muscles, a grip, etc) less tense or rigid or (of muscles, a grip, etc) to become looser or less rigid 0
- verb relax to take rest or recreation, as from work or effort 0
- verb relax to lessen the force of (effort, concentration, etc) or (of effort) to become diminished 0
- verb relax to make (rules or discipline) less rigid or strict or (of rules, etc) to diminish in severity 0
- verb relax (of a person) to become less formal; unbend 0
- verb transitive relax to make looser, or less firm or tense 0
- verb transitive relax to make less strict or severe; soften 0
- verb transitive relax to abate; reduce; slacken 0
- verb transitive relax to release from intense concentration, hard work, worry, etc.; give rest to 0
- verb transitive relax to treat (tightly curled hair) with a chemical solution so as to loosen the curls 0
- intransitive verb relax to become looser or less firm, as the muscles 0
- intransitive verb relax to become less tense or stern, as one's features 0
- intransitive verb relax to become less strict, or milder, as discipline 0
- intransitive verb relax to become easier, or less stiff, in manner 0
- intransitive verb relax to rest from effort, worry, or work, as by lying down, engaging in recreation, etc. 0