Yahoo India Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   relax

   /rɪˈlaks/

   verb

   • 1. make or become less tense or anxious: "he relaxed and smiled confidently"
   • ▪ 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" Similar unwindloosen upease up/offlet upslow downde-stressunbendrestreposeput one's feet uptake it easytake time offtake time outslack offbe at leisuretake one's leisuretake one's easelazeluxuriatedo nothingsit backloungelollslumpflopidleloafenjoy oneselfamuse oneselfplayentertain oneselfinformal:let it all hang outlet one's hair downunbuttonveg outhang loosestay loosechill outkick backcalmcalm downunwindloosen upmake less tense/uptighttranquillizesoothepacifycomposequietenquietOpposite be tensepsych oneself uppsych someone up
   • ▪ cause (a limb or muscle) to become less rigid: "relax the leg by bringing the knee towards the chest" Similar loosenlooseslackenunclenchweakenlessenlet upreducediminishOpposite tighten
   • ▪ make (something) less firm or tight: "Cicely relaxed her hold" Similar loosenlooseslackenunclenchweakenlessenlet upreducediminishOpposite tighten
   • ▪ straighten or partially uncurl (hair) using a chemical product.
   • 2. make (a rule or restriction) less strict: "the ministry relaxed some of the restrictions" Similar moderatemodifytempermake less strict/formaleaseease up onloosenlessenlightenslackenalleviatemitigatequalifydiluteweakenreducediminishdecreaseinformal:let up onOpposite tighten up

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

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • L

     1

   • A

     1

   • X

     8

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   What does'relax' mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! RELAX definition: 1. to become happy and comfortable because nothing is worrying you, or to make someone do this: 2…. Learn more.

   RELAX | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/learner-english/relax

   See all results for this question

   What does it mean to relax someone?

   • relax somebody A herbal tea will relax you. [intransitive, transitive] to become or make something become less tight or stiff Allow your muscles to relax completely. relax something The massage relaxed my tense back muscles. He relaxed his grip on her arm. He closed his eyes and forced himself to relax his tensed body.

   relax verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/relax

   See all results for this question

   What is relax verb?

   • Definition of relax verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [intransitive] to rest while you are doing something that you enjoy, especially after work or effort synonym unwind Just relax and enjoy the movie. I'm going to spend the weekend just relaxing. He was relaxing at home, watching TV.

   relax verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/relax

   See all results for this question

   What does relaxare mean in English?

   • Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples. Middle English, from Latin relaxare, from re- + laxare to loosen, from laxus loose — more at slack 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 “Relax.”

   Relax Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relax

   See all results for this question

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRELAX | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of relax as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to relax rules, muscles, hair, and more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › relaxRelax Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › relax

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb relax, which means to make less tense or rigid, to relieve from nervous tension, or to rest. See also the kids and medical definitions of relax.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRELAX | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of relax as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. Find out how to relax your body, mind, and rules in different contexts and situations.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › relaxRelax - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › relax

   Relax is a verb that describes feeling less stressed out or tense. If you want to relax after a crazy day at school, you might watch TV, take a nap, or do yoga to help you unwind.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › relaxRELAX | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › relax

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of relax as a verb and a noun, with synonyms and translations in different languages. Find out how to use relax in sentences to describe being happy, comfortable, less stiff, or less severe.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › relaxRELAX Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › relax

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of relax as a verb, with synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences. Find out how to relax your muscles, your rules, your effort, and your tension.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionrelax verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb relax in different contexts. Relax can mean to rest, to become calmer, to loosen up, to ease up or to allow something to be less strict.