CEFR A1

relax

verb

Meaning

To stop worrying and rest, or to make someone stop worrying and rest.

Examples

I need to relax after a busy week.
The warm bath helped her to relax.

Synonyms: rest, unwind, de-stress, repose

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relax (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlæks/

Definition

To stop worrying and rest, or to make someone stop worrying and rest.

Examples

I need to relax after a busy week.
The warm bath helped her to relax.
He told me to relax and not worry about the exam.

How to Use relax

relax about (prepositional phrase): To stop worrying about a particular thing. — "You can relax about the deadline; it's not urgent."
relax into (prepositional phrase): To move into a relaxed position or state. — "She relaxed into the soft armchair."

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