1 [U] ways of resting and enjoying yourself; time spent resting and enjoying yourself:
I go hill-walking for relaxation. * a few days of relaxation * relaxation techniques
2 [C] something pleasant you do in order to rest, especially after you have been working:
Fishing is his favourite relaxation.
3 [U,C,usually sing.] the act of making a rule or some form of control less strict or severe:
the relaxation of foreign currency controls * a relaxation of travel restrictions
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