relax

verb
UK: /rɪˈlæks/
US: /rɪˈlæks/

  1. To rest and become less worried or anxious.

    1. I like to relax after work. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a stressful day, a hot bath helps me relax and unwind. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make a rule or law less strict.

    1. The government decided to relax the rules. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company relaxed its dress code policy to allow for more casual attire. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chill out loosen up unwind rest
relax adjective

  1. Free from tension and anxiety.

    1. I feel relax on vacation. [ ] [ ]
    2. She seemed much more relax after her presentation was over. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "relax" in English means: To rest and become less worried or anxious., To make a rule or law less strict..

The phonetic transcription of "relax" is /rɪˈlæks/ in British English and /rɪˈlæks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "relax": chill out, loosen up, unwind, rest.

Example usage of "relax": "I like to relax after work.". More examples on the page.