English · Word Candidate

relax

/ɹɪˈlæks/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: relaxes · relaxing · relaxed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make something loose.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho thứ gì đó lỏng lẻo

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Verb

to relax a rope or cord

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make something loose. — To relieve from constipation; to loosen; to open.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho thứ gì đó lỏng lẻo

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VerbRegister: dated

An aperient relaxes the bowels.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “relax” mean?

To make something loose.

Is “relax” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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