Looking for the meaning of the word RELAX in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of RELAX with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Relax
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin relaxare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + laxus ‘lax, loose’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈlaks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make or become less tense or anxious
Short Definition:make or become less tense or anxious
Examples:- he relaxed and smiled confidently
Definition:
make (a rule or restriction) less strict
Short Definition:make rule or restriction less strict
Examples:- the ministry relaxed some of the restrictions
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