Relax - translation, pronunciation and examples
relax
release tension
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When to use relax
расслабляться дома
расслабляться после работы
расслабляться в постели
расслабляться на диване
расслабляться на свежем воздухе
relax usage examples
После долгой прогулки мы любим расслабляться у озера и смотреть на закат.
After a long walk, we relax by the lake and watch the sunset.
В дождливые дни я люблю расслабляться с чашкой чая и книгой.
On rainy afternoons I relax with a cup of tea and a book.
Similar words
general verb for becoming less tense or anxious; physical or mental rest
to stop activity and recover energy; often physical or sleep-related
to reduce stress specifically (often by methods or activities)
to relax gradually, often at the end of the day or an event
to stop an activity temporarily to rest or recover energy
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relax synonyms
What's the difference between relax / rest / de-stress / wind down / take a break / calm down
general verb for becoming less tense or anxious; physical or mental rest
After work I like to relax with a cup of tea.
После работы я люблю расслабляться с чашкой чая.
You should rest after the operation.
Тебе следует отдохнуть после операции.
to reduce stress specifically (often by methods or activities)
Yoga helps me de-stress after a busy day.
Йога помогает мне снять стресс после напряжённого дня.
to relax gradually, often at the end of the day or an event
I like to wind down with some music before bed.
Мне нравится постепенно расслабляться под музыку перед сном.
to stop an activity temporarily to rest or recover energy
Let's take a break and get some coffee.
Давай сделаем перерыв и выпьем кофе.
to become less agitated or angry; focuses on emotion rather than general leisure
He needs to calm down before we talk.
Ему нужно успокоиться, прежде чем мы поговорим.
Try to loosen up your shoulders during the exercise.
Попробуй расслабить плечи во время упражнения.
to regain energy or motivation after rest or leisure
I need the weekend to recharge my batteries.
Мне нужны выходные, чтобы восстановить силы.
I try to switch off after 6 p.m. and not check emails.
Я стараюсь отключаться после шести и не проверять почту.
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How to pronounce relax and what this word means
relax translation: расслабляться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce relax
/rɪˈlæks/
relax translation
расслабляться
relax examples
After a long walk, we relax by the lake and watch the sunset.
relax transcription
/rɪˈlæks/, /rɪˈlæks/
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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 (расслабляться) 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 (расслабляться) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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