English Dictionary
Definition relax in British English
relax
verb
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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- One-star words are commonly used
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verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/rɪˈlæks/
▪ constraint, control, regulation, restriction, rule
2
to make your muscles or a part of your body feel less tight and more comfortable
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3
to make rules, controls, conditions etc less strict
Example
Some firms have relaxed their restrictions on unpaid leave.
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