To loosen, as a grip, or just to take it easy
[DOC] [TLE] relax Sinonimo, relax Antonymo | Sinonimi inglese britannico Collins [PAR] ... mainly US)  Take it easy, man - you need to chill out.take it easyloosen uplaze 
 I ... (South Africa)  Let's take a break and just outspan for a while.take your ease 
... 4 lessenDictionary  He gradually relaxed his grip on the arms of the chair.