Question 1

What does "lax up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To become less strict or disciplined, allowing standards or rules to become more relaxed.

Question 2

How do you use "lax up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Management seemed to lax up on the dress code after the summer survey.

Question 3

Is "lax up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"lax up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Relatively rare and not widely established as a fixed phrasal verb. Speakers more commonly use 'loosen up', 'ease up', or 'relax'. When used, it typically describes a person or institution relaxing previously strict standards. May be encountered in informal speech.

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