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relax pressure
[/rɪˈlæks ˈprɛʃər/]
verb phrase
aliviar a pressão
1.
to reduce or ease tension, stress, or physical/metaphorical pressure
The medication helps relax pressure in the eye.
O medicamento ajuda a aliviar a pressão nos olhos.
2.
to make conditions, rules, or restrictions less strict or demanding
The government decided to relax pressure on small businesses.
O governo decidiu aliviar a pressão sobre as pequenas empresas.
3.
to become less tense or stressed
After vacation, I was able to relax pressure and focus on my well-being.
Após as férias, consegui aliviar a pressão e focar no meu bem-estar.
NYC Slang
chill out, take it easy
Synonyms
ease pressure
reduce stress
ease tension
relieve pressure
alleviate pressure
Antonyms
increase pressure
intensify pressure
heighten tension
build pressure
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aliviar a pressão
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
descomprimir
informal, colloquial alternative
São Paulo
aliviar a pressão
standard usage in business and medical contexts
Portugal
aliviar a pressão
formal and standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
take the pressure off
let off steam
ease the tension
lighten the load
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