[ri-laks] 
| 1. | to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax: to relax the muscles. |
| 2. | to diminish the force of. |
| 3. | to slacken or abate, as effort, attention, etc. |
| 4. | to make less strict or severe, as rules, discipline, etc.: to relax the requirements for a license. |
| 5. | to release or bring relief from the effects of tension, anxiety, etc.: A short swim always relaxes me. |
| 6. | to become less tense, rigid, or firm. |
| 7. | to become less strict or severe; grow milder. |
| 8. | to reduce or stop work, effort, application, etc., esp. for the sake of rest or recreation. |
| 9. | to release oneself from inhibition, worry, tension, etc. |
[ri-lak-suh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective | re·lax·er (rĭ-lāk'sər) n. One that relaxes, as a chemical solution used on tightly curled hair to soften or loosen the curls. |
relax re·lax (rĭ-lāks')
v. re·laxed, re·lax·ing, re·lax·es
To make or become lax or loose.
To relieve or become relieved from tension or strain.