verb
-laxes; -laxed; -laxing
to become or to cause (something) to become less tense, tight, or stiff [no obj]
[no obj] :to stop feeling nervous or worried
[no obj] :to spend time resting or doing something enjoyable especially after you have been doing work
to become or to cause (something, such as a rule or law) to become less severe or strict [+ obj]
[+ obj] formal :to allow (something, such as your attention or concentration) to become weaker
[+ obj] chiefly US :to use a chemical treatment on (hair) in order to make it straight or straighter