relax

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de reducir la tensión, la ansiedad o la rigidez; descansar o dedicarse al ocio.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming less tense, anxious, or rigid; to rest or engage in a leisure activity.

1. Become less tenseA2formal

   To become free from tension, anxiety, or stress; to rest.

   Relajarse

   • She relaxed in a warm bath after a long day.
   • He finds it hard to relax before an exam.
   • Take a deep breath and try to relax your muscles.

   Sinónimoscalm downchilldecompressdestressloosen upsettle downtake it easyunwind

   Antónimosstrainstresstensetighten

2. Make less strictB2formal

   To make rules, laws, or conditions less severe or strict.

   Relajar, flexibilizar

   • The government decided to relax the lockdown restrictions.
   • The school relaxed its dress code policy.
   • They relaxed the requirements for the scholarship program.

   Sinónimoseaseloosenmitigatemoderatesoftentemper

   Antónimosintensifystiffenstrengthentighten