Relax | Mean of relax in English Dictionary

/rɪˈlæks/

• Verb
• to become or to cause (something) to become less tense, tight, or stiff
1. Her grip on my hand relaxed [=loosened] only after the roller coaster had come to a complete stop.
2. The muscles in my neck and shoulders should relax after a nice hot shower.
3. When the roller coaster stopped, she relaxed [=loosened] her grip on my hand.
4. A hot shower relaxed the tight muscles in my neck and shoulders.
5. Winter has finally relaxed its grip on the country.
• to stop feeling nervous or worried
1. I can't relax with all this noise!
2. Just relax, there's nothing to worry about.
3. Try to relax and enjoy the ride.
• to spend time resting or doing something enjoyable especially after you have been doing work
1. After work I like to come home and relax [=unwind] for a while in front of the television.
2. She likes to relax with a glass of wine [=to have a glass of wine] before bed.

• to become or to cause (something, such as a rule or law) to become less severe or strict
1. The commission has voted to relax industry regulations/restrictions/standards.
2. Fashion rules have relaxed a lot in recent years.
• to allow (something, such as your attention or concentration) to become weaker
1. We mustn't relax our vigilance for a moment!
• to use a chemical treatment on (hair) in order to make it straight or straighter