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/ˈlaɪtən ʌp/ /ˈlaɪtən ʌp/
phrasal verb Emotions Informal
Informal
  1. 1 rahatlamak, gevşemek, (her şeyi) fazla ciddiye almamak

Definition (English)

To become less serious, anxious, or angry; to relax and enjoy yourself.

Example Sentences

  1. Lighten up! I'm sure Ted was only joking when he said your guitar playing gave him a headache.
    Rahatla biraz! Eminim Ted, gitar çalışının başını ağrıttığını söylerken sadece şaka yapıyordu.
  2. Don always takes his job too seriously — he needs to lighten up.
    Don işini hep aşırı ciddiye alıyor; biraz gevşemeye ihtiyacı var.

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