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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
mental
an environment that promotes physical and mental relaxation

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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

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relaxation + NOUN

exercise, technique
tape
Try listening to a relaxation tape before you go to sleep.
therapy
class
He goes to relaxation classes.

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PREPOSITION

for relaxation
She listens to classical music for relaxation.
relaxation from
a chance for relaxation from work

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PHRASES

a form of relaxation, a kind of relaxation
rest and relaxation
a state of relaxation

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2. making rules/controls less strict

ADJECTIVE

further
general
slight
temporary (esp. BrE)
gradual

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VERB + relaxation

call for (esp. BrE)
Financiers are calling for a relaxation of these stringent measures.

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PREPOSITION

relaxation in, relaxation of
a relaxation in the rules

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