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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 pressurereduce stressease tensionrelieve pressurealleviate pressure
Antonyms
increase pressureintensify pressureheighten tensionbuild 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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