relax
word
/ɹiˈɫæks/, /ɹɪˈɫæks/
ri-LAKS
/ɹɪlˈæks/
ri-LAKS
Definition
To become less tense or anxious; to rest your body or mind and feel comfortable. It can also mean to do something enjoyable to reduce stress.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal and formal contexts. Used with 'just', 'try to', or after work suggestions. Also appears in phrases like 'relax and enjoy', 'relaxing music', and as advice: 'Relax!'. Don't confuse with 'rest' (which means sleep or stop activity).
Spanish: relajarsePortuguese (BR): relaxar - descansarPortuguese (PT): relaxar - descansarChinese (Simplified): 放松Chinese (Traditional): 放鬆Hindi: आराम करनाArabic: استرخاءBengali: বিশ্রাম নেওয়া - আরাম করাRussian: расслабиться - отдыхатьJapanese: リラックスする - くつろぐVietnamese: thư giãn - nghỉ ngơiKorean: 긴장을 풀다 - 쉬다Turkish: rahatlamak - gevşemekUrdu: آرام کرنا - سستاناIndonesian: bersantai - rileks
Example Sentences
I like to relax after a long day.
basic
Please relax and take a deep breath.
basic
Music helps me relax.
basic
Just relax—everything will be fine.
natural
He finds it hard to relax on weekends because of work.
natural
Let’s stay in, watch a movie, and relax tonight.
natural