relax — to become less tense or anxious; to rest and become calm
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become less tense or anxious; to rest and become calm
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlæks/
Korean meaning: 긴장을 풀다, 휴식하다, 편안해지다
Korean pronunciation: 리-랙스 (강세: 랙스)
Example Sentences
- My mom told me to relax, but how can I relax when my phone battery is at 1%?
- I like to relax by listening to music in my room.
- The teacher said she would relax the homework deadline because half the class got food poisoning from the cafeteria.
relax
VERB//rɪˈlæks//
to become less tense or anxious; to rest and become calm

a tired office worker slowly sinks into a plush armchair after removing their work jacket. Their shoulders drop and their facial expression softens as they lean back into the cushions. The stress lines on their face fade away as they close their eyes and take a deep breath. Their body posture changes from rigid and tense to loose and comfortable. A family pet curls up peacefully beside the chair while soft lamp light creates a warm atmosphere. someone becoming less tense and anxious as they rest and become calm
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Origin
라틴어 'relaxare'에서 유래되었습니다. 're-(다시)'와 'laxare(느슨하게 하다)'가 결합하여 '다시 느슨하게 하다'는 의미로 시작되어 현재의 '편안해지다, 긴장을 풀다'라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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“My mom told me to relax, but how can I relax when my phone battery is at 1%?”
“I like to relax by listening to music in my room.”
“The teacher said she would relax the homework deadline because half the class got food poisoning from the cafeteria.”
“You should relax before the important interview.”
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