To become less severe or tense.
To become loose.
To make something (such as codes and regulations) more lenient.
To calm down.
To relieve (something) from stress.
To make something less severe or tense.
To make something loose.
To become more lenient.
To wait; to stop pursuing, stop fighting, or relax from a heightened readiness posture.
To withdraw or retire from a position or from a team.