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Recreation or rest, especially after a period of work
“Hargreaves has a funny notion of relaxation - the foursome used their free time to build their own recording studio.”
The action of making a rule or restriction less strict
“In the week that the government launched its road safety charter, the construction industry is seeking relaxation of restrictions on the loads carried by dumpers using roads.”
The state of being free from tension and anxiety
“Just remember that it is a matter of relaxation and being comfortable.”
The loss of tension in a part of the body, especially in a muscle when it ceases to contract
“Nitroglycerin causes relaxation of vascular smooth muscle in both arteries and veins, although the effect on veins predominates at low doses.”
Free time and its activities
An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
Freedom from worries or problems
Exemption from a rule or usual requirement
The property of being licentious
The condition of being informal
A feeling of intense happiness
A relaxing of tension, especially between countries
An inclination to escape from routine or reality into fantasy
Deregulation
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