General EnglishUSUKinformalcolloquial
- To sit down and rest, especially to relieve physical fatigue such as tired feet or body.
- To relax briefly by ceasing physical activity.
General EnglishUSUKinformalidiomatic
- To relieve or reduce worry, stress, guilt, or another emotional burden; to provide mental or emotional relief.
- To make someone feel less anxious or troubled by easing their concerns.
General Englishinformal
- To lessen someone's responsibilities or burden by taking on a task or offering assistance.