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relax

relax

Meaning of relax

release tension

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British English/rɪˈlæks/
American English/rɪˈlæks/
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relax with German translation

relax usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

After a long walk, we relax by the lake and watch the sunset.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

On rainy afternoons I relax with a cup of tea and a book.

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relax belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

relaxentspannen
showerDusche
elevatorAufzug
towelHandtuch
TVFernseher
viewAussicht
breakfastFrühstück

relax synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between relax / rest / de-stress / wind down / take a break / calm down

🇬🇧English

to stop activity and recover energy; often physical or sleep-related

A1Very Often

You should rest after the operation.

D
🇬🇧English
de-stress

to reduce stress specifically (often by methods or activities)

B2Often

Yoga helps me de-stress after a busy day.

W
🇬🇧English
wind down

to relax gradually, often at the end of the day or an event

B1Often

I like to wind down with some music before bed.

T
🇬🇧English
take a break

to stop an activity temporarily to rest or recover energy

A2Very Often

Let's take a break and get some coffee.

🇬🇧English

to become less agitated or angry; focuses on emotion rather than general leisure

A2Very Often

He needs to calm down before we talk.

🇬🇧English

to become less tense physically or to be less rigid/socially uptight

B1Rarely

Try to loosen up your shoulders during the exercise.

R
🇬🇧English
recharge

to regain energy or motivation after rest or leisure

B1Often

I need the weekend to recharge my batteries.

🇬🇧English

to mentally disengage from work or stress; British phrasal verb common

B1Often

I try to switch off after 6 p.m. and not check emails.

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How to pronounce relax and what this word means

relax means relax. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce relax

/rɪˈlæks/

relax translation

relax

relax examples

After a long walk, we relax by the lake and watch the sunset.

relax transcription

/rɪˈlæks/, /rɪˈlæks/

Questions about this word

relax meaning: what does it mean?

release tension

relax pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

relax is pronounced as /rɪˈlæks/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

relax definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

After a long walk, we relax by the lake and watch the sunset. Translation: После долгой прогулки мы любим расслабляться у озера и смотреть на закат.

Is relax part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, relax can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is relax part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, relax can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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