Collocations for relaxation - noun
1. time spent resting/sth you do to rest
ADJECTIVE
deep,
great
complete, total
muscle, muscular
an ointment that helps muscle relaxation
complete, total
muscle, muscular
an ointment that helps muscle relaxation
mental
an environment that promotes physical and mental relaxation
an environment that promotes physical and mental relaxation
VERB + relaxation
aid,
cause (medical),
induce,
promote
Some people take up yoga to aid relaxation.
drugs that cause the relaxation of the muscle
a popular herb known to induce relaxation
Some people take up yoga to aid relaxation.
drugs that cause the relaxation of the muscle
a popular herb known to induce relaxation
relaxation + NOUN
exercise,
technique
tape
Try listening to a relaxation tape before you go to sleep.
tape
Try listening to a relaxation tape before you go to sleep.
therapy
class
He goes to relaxation classes.
class
He goes to relaxation classes.
PREPOSITION
for relaxation
She listens to classical music for relaxation.
She listens to classical music for relaxation.
relaxation from
a chance for relaxation from work
a chance for relaxation from work
PHRASES
a form of relaxation,
a kind of relaxation
rest and relaxation
a state of relaxation
rest and relaxation
a state of relaxation
2. making rules/controls less strict
VERB + relaxation
call for
(esp. BrE)
Financiers are calling for a relaxation of these stringent measures.
Financiers are calling for a relaxation of these stringent measures.