(of a rule or restriction) To make less strict
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To rest or engage in an enjoyable activity so as to become less tired or anxious
“I am looking forward to my next holiday where I can finally get away from work and relax.”
To make or become less taut or tight
“He would gradually relax his grip on his weapon as tensions abated.”
To calm down
“I tried to relax him and assure him that things were nowhere near as bad as they seemed.”
(of a rule or restriction) To make less strict
“Diplomacy will be required for the government to relax the current restrictions on trade.”
To become less severe or intense
“He claimed the underlying problems would relax if the strike could be settled with arbitration.”
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