to become calm, less worried, or less tense, often by resting or doing something enjoyable
After the long exam, Maria sat in the garden to relax.
Take a deep breath and relax before you start the speech.
to make someone or something calm, loose, or less tense
The teacher told a joke to relax the nervous students.
Soft music can relax a baby before sleep.
to make a rule, law, or control less strict
The city decided to relax parking regulations during the holidays.
The company relaxed its dress code on Fridays.
