Various English dialects (informal usage)informalcolloquialnonstandard
- To relax, rest, or refrain from exertion; to calm down.
- To adopt a leisurely or unhurried attitude.
General English (US, UK, etc.)informal
- To be lenient or not strict with someone; to treat someone gently or permissively.
General English (US, UK, etc.)neutralinformal
- To choose or prefer an easier option or course of action; to avoid difficult or demanding tasks.
Some regional and colloquial varietiesinformalcolloquialregional
- To accept or obtain something with little effort, for example easy money or an effortless gain.