relax

rilassarsi, riposarsi

Riposarsi o divertirsi per sentirsi meno preoccupati o stanchi.

In inglese semplice: To rest or enjoy yourself so that you feel less worried or tired.

• I like to relax at home.
• We relaxed on the beach all afternoon.
• Can you relax when there is so much noise?

Sinonimi: unwind, rest

Espressioni comuni: relax at home, relax after work, relax a little

rilassare, calmare

Aiutare qualcuno a sentirsi tranquillo e meno preoccupato.

In inglese semplice: To help someone feel calm and free from worry.

• Soft music relaxes me.
• The warm bath relaxed her after a difficult day.
• Does reading help relax your mind?

Sinonimi: calm, soothe

Espressioni comuni: relax someone, relax your mind, relax the body

allentare

Rendere una regola o un limite meno rigido.

In inglese semplice: To make a rule or limit less strict.

• The school relaxed its dress rules.
• Officials may relax the restrictions next month.
• Have they relaxed the entry requirements?

Sinonimi: ease, loosen

Contrari: tighten

Espressioni comuni: relax the rules, relax restrictions, relax a ban

allentare

Rendere qualcosa meno stretto o teso.

In inglese semplice: To make something less tight.

• Relax your grip on the handle.
• She relaxed the tension in the cord.
• He slowly relaxed his hold on my arm.

Sinonimi: loosen, slacken

Contrari: tighten

Espressioni comuni: relax your grip, relax the rope, relax the tension