Definitions
1.VerbTo make something loose."to relax a rope or cord; to relax the muscles or sinews; An aperient relaxes the bowels."
2.VerbTo relieve from constipation; to loosen; to open."An aperient relaxes the bowels."
3.VerbTo become loose.
4.VerbTo relieve (someone or someone's mind) of stress; to enable to rest; to calm down."Amusement relaxes the mind."
5.VerbTo rest and become relieved of stress."I like to relax by listening to music."
6.VerbTo make something less severe or tense."to relax discipline; to relax one's attention or endeavours"
7.VerbTo become less severe or tense."Tensions between the two countries have relaxed somewhat in recent weeks."
8.VerbTo make something (such as codes and regulations) more lenient.
9.VerbTo become more lenient.