(verb)
make less taut
relax the tension on the rope
(verb)
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
He relaxed in the hot tub
Let's all relax after a hard day's work
(verb)
become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
our new colleague relaxed when he saw that we were a friendly group
(verb)
make less active or fast
Don't relax your efforts now
(verb)
make less severe or strict
The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught
(verb)
cause to feel relaxed
A hot bath always relaxes me
(verb)
become loose or looser or less tight
the rope relaxed
(verb)
become less severe or strict
The rules relaxed after the new director arrived