relaxation
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3.2
- noun
- /rɪˌlækˈseɪʃən/
:
relajación
- After the relaxation of the safety protocols, the workers felt more at ease during their shifts.
- relaxation of restrictions
- relaxation of regulations
- relaxation of controls
Examples
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So this bodes well for further relaxation of the rules as we go forward.
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The relaxation of rules during the festival created a more festive atmosphere for everyone.
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We need to take account of likely foreign reactions to the relaxation of U.S. standards.
Academic text (1998) -
The US government is considering a relaxation of some of its economic bans on doing business in the country.
Academic text (1992) -
The relaxation of controls unleashed corruption, and perpetrators were less afraid of being caught.
Academic text (1996) -
The mid-1920s brought some relaxation in postwar tensions, particularly with regard to Franco-German relations.
Academic text (1995) -
Initial success had led to a relaxation of attention and effort that let infectious diseases regain (or secure) their foothold.
Academic text (2013) -
For products such as televisions, refrigerators, videocassette recorders, stereos, blenders, and ovens, the relaxation of controls will directly benefit the middle class.
Academic text (1994) -
The relaxation of the regulations allowed businesses to operate with fewer restrictions.
Synonyms
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6.7
Making rules less strict to allow more trade and travel
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3.4
Making something less tight or less strict
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3.7
Making something less strong or intense
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4.0
A change that makes something less strong or difficult
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5.6
A change when something becomes less tight, strong, or intense
Making something less tight
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
The way a physical system slowly returns to its normal state after a disturbance
- Specialized
A way to solve many equations by starting with a guess and improving it until accurate
A way to reduce stress and become calm, often using breathing or muscle exercises
How Relaxed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word relaxation comes from Latin re- 'again' and laxare 'to loosen'. In rules and laws, a 'relaxation' is like 'loosening' a tight rope—making a rule less strict. That's why relaxation means the easing or reduction of control or limits.