relax
Translation
to relax, to unwind, to loosen
Examples
You need to relax and take a break.
You need to relax and take a break.
The government will relax the rules.
The government will relax the rules.
Relax your shoulders.
Relax your shoulders.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) relaxes to become less tense or anxious I like to relax on weekends.
to relax ((sth.)) to make (sth.) less strict The new law will relax import controls.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unwind, rest, loosen; Antonyms: tense, tighten
Etymology
From Latin 'relaxare', from 're-' (back) and 'laxare' (to loosen). Literally 'to loosen back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine releasing tension, like a stretched rubber band going 'lax' or loose.