relax

Everyday

1. To relax means to rest and become calm and less worried or busy. tree →
2. To relax your body or a muscle means to let it go loose and soft, not tight. tree →
3. To relax a rule means to make it less strict. tree →

In the lessons

In wellbeing and feelings lessons, children learn ways to relax when worried or angry: slow deep breathing, counting, stretching, reading, listening to music, being outside. In PE, muscles tense and relax. In stories a character relaxing shows the danger is over. Phrases: «relax and enjoy», «just relax», «try to relax», «relaxing music», «feel relaxed».

Examples

• After school I like to relax with a book. tree →
• Take a deep breath and relax. tree →
• Relax your shoulders and let your arms hang loose. tree →
• We relaxed on the beach all afternoon. tree →
• Relax, it's only a practice test. tree →
• The school relaxed the uniform rules on hot days. tree →
• A warm bath helps me relax before bed. tree →
• Grandpa relaxes in his garden. tree →

Note

Verb with he/she/it: «relaxes». Adjectives: «relaxed» (how you feel: I feel relaxed) and «relaxing» (what makes you feel it: a relaxing holiday). Noun: «relaxation». Telling someone «Relax!» when they are upset can sound rude; help them calm down instead.