Yahoo Malaysia 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. 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.

   • English (US)

     to become or cause someone to become calm and comfortable,...

   • Znaczenie Relax, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     relax definicja: 1. to (cause someone to) become less active...

   • Relax: Polish Translation

     RELAX translate: odprężać (się), rozluźnić (się), rozluźnić...

   • Relax: Russian Translation

     RELAX translate: отдыхать, расслаблять(ся) ,...

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

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › relax

   • Cached

   1. : to become lax, weak, or loose : rest. 2. : to become less intense or severe.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of relax – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

   • 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.

7. 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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRELAX definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   If you relax, or if something relaxes you, you feel calmer and less worried or tense.