Relax Relaxed Relaxing Rɪˈlæks I Enjoy Verb Movie

• just relax and enjoy the movie.
• i'm going to spend the weekend just relaxing.
• he was relaxing at home, watching tv.
• she finished her lunch and then relaxed in the sun.

relax

Verb Forms

1. to rest while you are doing something that you enjoy, especially after work or effort
• SYNONYM unwind
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• Just relax and enjoy the movie.
• I'm going to spend the weekend just relaxing.
• He was relaxing at home, watching TV.
• She finished her lunch and then relaxed in the sun.
• The boys had been relaxing on the beach at their resort.
• You need a little time to relax and unwind.
• When I get home from work I like to relax with the newspaper.
• Sit back and relax with a cup of tea.

Extra Examples

• He gradually relaxed and began to enjoy himself.
• He was relaxing on the couch with a book.
• Jenna relaxed against the pillows.
• Just relax and take it easy.
• Just try to relax completely.
• Use music to help you relax.
2. to become or make somebody become calmer and less worried
• I'll only relax when I know you're safe.
• I can't relax until I've spoken to her myself.
• 'You need to try and relax,' Jane said.
• Relax! Everything will be OK.
• A herbal tea will relax you.

Extra Examples

• Julie seems to be relaxing a little now.
• She instantly relaxed at the sight of him.
• She realized how tense she was and consciously relaxed.
3. to become or make something become less tight or stiff
• Allow your muscles to relax completely.
• 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.
• The dictator refuses to relax his grip on power.
• His severe expression relaxed into a half-smile.
4. to allow rules, laws, etc. to become less strict
• to relax rules/restrictions/regulations/requirements
• government plans to relax the licensing laws to allow round-the-clock drinking
• The council has relaxed the ban on dogs in city parks.
5. to allow your attention or effort to become weaker
• You cannot afford to relax your concentration for a moment.

Word Origin

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