relax

Rahatlamak, gevşemek

To become less tense, anxious, or rigid; to rest and allow yourself to be calm.

• After work, I like to relax with a good book.
• Just relax and breathe deeply.
• She felt her muscles relax as she sat down.
• Recent studies suggest that meditation can help patients relax before undergoing invasive surgical procedures.
• Environmental regulations were modified to relax certain emission standards for small manufacturing facilities in rural districts.
• The therapist advised her client to relax the jaw muscles regularly throughout the day to reduce chronic tension headaches.

Eş anlamlılar: unwind, rest, loosen up, chill, de-stress, decompress

Zıt anlamlılar: tense, stress, worry, strain, tighten

Kuralları gevşetmek, yumuşatmak

To make rules, standards, or restrictions less strict or severe.

• The government decided to relax immigration laws.
• They may relax the dress code on Fridays.
• The company has relaxed its hiring requirements.

Eş anlamlılar: loosen, ease, slacken, moderate, soften

Zıt anlamlılar: tighten, strengthen, enforce, intensify