Relax
verb
To rest, to free oneself from tension, stress or worry.
After work, I always relax by watching TV.
Often appears as...
- let's relax
- relax in the garden
verb
To make rules or restrictions less strict, or to stop following them too rigidly.
The government has decided to relax immigration rules.
Often appears as...
- relax rules
- relax regulations
verb
For a muscle or part of the body to become less tight, or less tense.
Doing yoga can help you relax your muscles.
Often appears as...
- relax muscles
- relax tension
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To become more casual or settled in a situation.
After a few days on holiday, I began to relax into my surroundings.
Often appears as...
- relax into
- relax around
verb
To rest, to free oneself from tension, stress or worry.
After work, I always relax by watching TV.
Often appears as...
- let's relax
- relax in the garden
verb
To make rules or restrictions less strict, or to stop following them too rigidly.
The government has decided to relax immigration rules.
Often appears as...
- relax rules
- relax regulations
verb
For a muscle or part of the body to become less tight, or less tense.
Doing yoga can help you relax your muscles.
Often appears as...
- relax muscles
- relax tension
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To become more casual or settled in a situation.
After a few days on holiday, I began to relax into my surroundings.
Often appears as...
- relax into
- relax around
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Relaxing Pastime
Used to describe activities you do to calm down and enjoy free time.
I relax by playing the piano.
Pro Tip 2/2Stress Relief
Often used when talking about escaping from daily pressures.
I need to relax after today's exams.
Pro Tip 1/2Relaxing Pastime
Used to describe activities you do to calm down and enjoy free time.
I relax by playing the piano.
Pro Tip 2/2Stress Relief
Often used when talking about escaping from daily pressures.
I need to relax after today's exams.
Pro Tip 1/2Relaxing Pastime
Used to describe activities you do to calm down and enjoy free time.
I relax by playing the piano.
Pro Tip 2/2Stress Relief
Often used when talking about escaping from daily pressures.
I need to relax after today's exams.
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Face-to-Face with a...
hear him you know I'm breathing in my snorkel my Adrenaline's going he's yelling stay with the penguin cuz this leopard seal is killing penguins and he said if I stay with them I'll get my shots well the most amazing thing happened she did this threat display for a few minutes and then she completely relaxed and I didn't know what was gonna happen next and she left I thought well the show's over and she came back and
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Upgrading management...
intervention at a time when they're going to get the practice and feedback they need to learn but as people demonstrate complex can we relax the bureaucracy and increase the speed and this is infuriating because we solve this problem in our personal lives at home were used to technology acting like a coach and helping us who in this room
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
He had a bit of a tougher time. Didn't you? You're doing well. He's nearly the same weight as his brother now. Despite their good health, life for young tigers is precarious. Globally, over a third of captive-born Sumatran cubs won't make it to adulthood. So, you need to relax, like your brother. Relax, eh?
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What causes kidney...
will usually pass out of the body on their own. A doctor will often simply recommend drinking large amounts of water to help speed the process along, and maybe taking some pain killers. If the stone is slightly larger, medications like alpha blockers can help by relaxing the muscles in the ureter
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The benefits of good...
This keeps your center of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to move efficiently with the least amount of fatigue and muscle strain. If you're sitting, your neck should be vertical, not tilted forward. Your shoulders should be relaxed with your arms close to your trunk.
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Is it bad to hold your...
causing it to relax and the bladder to empty. The external urethral sphincter is one of the muscles of the pelvic floor, and it provides support to the urethra and bladder neck. It's lucky we have these pelvic floor muscles because placing pressure on the system by coughing, sneezing, laughing,
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How to make stress your...
Well, oxytocin doesn't only act on your brain. It also acts on your body, and one of its main roles in your body is to protect your cardiovascular system from the effects of stress. It's a natural anti-inflammatory. It also helps your blood vessels stay relaxed during stress.
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What makes muscles grow?...
causing muscles to contract and relax, which pull on the bones in your arm and generate the needed movement. The bigger the challenge becomes, the bigger the brain's signal grows, and the more motor units it rallies to help you achieve your task.
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What would happen if you...
and signals from the environment telling us it's dark outside. The rise in sleep-inducing chemicals, like adenosine and melatonin, send us into a light doze that grows deeper, making our breathing and heart rate slow down and our muscles relax.
Video examples
Mother Lioness Hunts...
After the meal, a rare opportunity for mum and her cub to relax
Video examples
Face-to-Face with a...
hear him you know I'm breathing in my snorkel my Adrenaline's going he's yelling stay with the penguin cuz this leopard seal is killing penguins and he said if I stay with them I'll get my shots well the most amazing thing happened she did this threat display for a few minutes and then she completely relaxed and I didn't know what was gonna happen next and she left I thought well the show's over and she came back and
Video examples
Upgrading management...
intervention at a time when they're going to get the practice and feedback they need to learn but as people demonstrate complex can we relax the bureaucracy and increase the speed and this is infuriating because we solve this problem in our personal lives at home were used to technology acting like a coach and helping us who in this room
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
He had a bit of a tougher time. Didn't you? You're doing well. He's nearly the same weight as his brother now. Despite their good health, life for young tigers is precarious. Globally, over a third of captive-born Sumatran cubs won't make it to adulthood. So, you need to relax, like your brother. Relax, eh?
Video examples
What causes kidney...
will usually pass out of the body on their own. A doctor will often simply recommend drinking large amounts of water to help speed the process along, and maybe taking some pain killers. If the stone is slightly larger, medications like alpha blockers can help by relaxing the muscles in the ureter
Video examples
The benefits of good...
This keeps your center of gravity directly over your base of support, which allows you to move efficiently with the least amount of fatigue and muscle strain. If you're sitting, your neck should be vertical, not tilted forward. Your shoulders should be relaxed with your arms close to your trunk.
Video examples
Is it bad to hold your...
causing it to relax and the bladder to empty. The external urethral sphincter is one of the muscles of the pelvic floor, and it provides support to the urethra and bladder neck. It's lucky we have these pelvic floor muscles because placing pressure on the system by coughing, sneezing, laughing,
Video examples
How to make stress your...
Well, oxytocin doesn't only act on your brain. It also acts on your body, and one of its main roles in your body is to protect your cardiovascular system from the effects of stress. It's a natural anti-inflammatory. It also helps your blood vessels stay relaxed during stress.
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
causing muscles to contract and relax, which pull on the bones in your arm and generate the needed movement. The bigger the challenge becomes, the bigger the brain's signal grows, and the more motor units it rallies to help you achieve your task.
Video examples
What would happen if you...
and signals from the environment telling us it's dark outside. The rise in sleep-inducing chemicals, like adenosine and melatonin, send us into a light doze that grows deeper, making our breathing and heart rate slow down and our muscles relax.
Video examples
Mother Lioness Hunts...
After the meal, a rare opportunity for mum and her cub to relax
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Quote examples
Snoop Dogg
American Rapper
I used to get stressed out all the time when I thought winning was important. I wanted to try to win and help my kids win. Once I figured out it wasn't about winning or losing, it was about teaching these kids about being men, that's when I started to relax.
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Christina Aguilera
American Musician
I'm content with life, and I'm finally at that place where I feel relaxed and can really enjoy what's going on around me.
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Felipe Massa
Brazilian Driver
With all the traveling I'm doing, it's really important for me to be able to relax when I'm at home.
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Floor Jansen
Dutch Musician
It's good to reflect on life and take a step back and sit and relax and do something else.
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Yogi Berra
American Baseball Player
I enjoy now doing what I do... playing golf, relaxing a little, enjoying life.
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Lukas Podolski
German Athlete
People in England have a lot of respect. It is relaxed here.
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Taika Waititi
New Zealander Director
Music - it's motivational and just makes you relax.
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Loretta Young
American Actress
It's so important to look relaxed.
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Diego Costa
Brazilian Athlete
The truth is I'm fairly relaxed.
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David L. Wolper
American Producer
Relax! Life is beautiful!
Quote examples
Snoop Dogg
American Rapper
I used to get stressed out all the time when I thought winning was important. I wanted to try to win and help my kids win. Once I figured out it wasn't about winning or losing, it was about teaching these kids about being men, that's when I started to relax.
Quote examples
Christina Aguilera
American Musician
I'm content with life, and I'm finally at that place where I feel relaxed and can really enjoy what's going on around me.
Quote examples
Felipe Massa
Brazilian Driver
With all the traveling I'm doing, it's really important for me to be able to relax when I'm at home.
Quote examples
Floor Jansen
Dutch Musician
It's good to reflect on life and take a step back and sit and relax and do something else.
Quote examples
Yogi Berra
American Baseball Player
I enjoy now doing what I do... playing golf, relaxing a little, enjoying life.
Quote examples
Lukas Podolski
German Athlete
People in England have a lot of respect. It is relaxed here.
Quote examples
Taika Waititi
New Zealander Director
Music - it's motivational and just makes you relax.
Quote examples
Loretta Young
American Actress
It's so important to look relaxed.
Quote examples
Diego Costa
Brazilian Athlete
The truth is I'm fairly relaxed.
Quote examples
David L. Wolper
American Producer
Relax! Life is beautiful!
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