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relax

relax

Meaning of relax

release tension

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British English/rɪˈlæks/
American English/rɪˈlæks/
Russian transcription[rəsːlɐˈblʲat͡sə]
relax
relax - расслабляться
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relax with Russian translation

relax usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В дождливые дни я люблю расслабляться с чашкой чая и книгой.

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.

relaxрасслабляться
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

relax synonyms

Related word breakdowns

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

🇬🇧English
relax

general verb for becoming less tense or anxious; physical or mental rest

A2Very Often

After work I like to relax with a cup of tea.

После работы я люблю расслабляться с чашкой чая.

🇬🇧English

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

A1Very Often

You should rest after the operation.

Тебе следует отдохнуть после операции.

D
🇬🇧English
de-stress

to reduce stress specifically (often by methods or activities)

B2Often

Yoga helps me de-stress after a busy day.

Йога помогает мне снять стресс после напряжённого дня.

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.

Мне нравится постепенно расслабляться под музыку перед сном.

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.

Давай сделаем перерыв и выпьем кофе.

🇬🇧English

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

A2Very Often

He needs to calm down before we talk.

Ему нужно успокоиться, прежде чем мы поговорим.

🇬🇧English

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

B1Rarely

Try to loosen up your shoulders during the exercise.

Попробуй расслабить плечи во время упражнения.

R
🇬🇧English
recharge

to regain energy or motivation after rest or leisure

B1Often

I need the weekend to recharge my batteries.

Мне нужны выходные, чтобы восстановить силы.

🇬🇧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.

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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