relax,1v.tr.aBogaim (matán, smacht, etc.); tugaim suaimhneas do, ligim le (m'intinn). The serpent relaxed its hold, scaoil an nathair nimhe a greim. bTo relax the bowels, na hinní a scaoileadh. cMed: Relaxed throat, scornach scaoilte. dMaolaím (dlí, pionós). 2v.i.a(Of muscles, etc.) Bogann. His face relaxed into a smile, bhris meangadh gáire air. b(Of pers.) Ligim scíth.