1. (adjective) Causing someone to feel calm and free from tension or anxiety
A relaxing massage helped ease my stress.
Uma massagem relaxante ajudou a aliviar meu estresse.
2. (verb) Present participle of relax; to become or make less tense, anxious, or rigid
I'm relaxing on the couch after work.
Estou me relaxando no sofá depois do trabalho.
3. (verb) To become less strict or rigid about something
The teacher is relaxing the homework requirements.
A professora está relaxando os requisitos de lição de casa.