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[rə'læks]1) (to make or become less tight or tense or less worried etc; to rest completely: The doctor gave him a drug to make him relax; Relax your shoulders; He relaxed his grip for a second and the rope was dragged out of his hand.) slaka á2) (to make or become less strict or severe: The rules were relaxed because of the Queen's visit.) slaka á, gefa eftir•
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