to feel or make something less serious or stressful
sich weniger ernst oder stressig fühlen oder machen (zikh weniger ernst oder stresig fuhlen oder makhen)
"Talking to friends helped me lighten off the pressure."
"Mit Freunden zu sprechen hat mir geholfen, den Druck abzubauen." (Mit Freunden zu sprechen hat mir geholfen, den Druck abzubauen)
to control one’s temper during conflict
to spend time enjoying a game or toy with someone
to allow yourself to experience emotions instead of suppress...
to start talking again after a period of silence
to make time, space, or resources available for use
to gradually prepare for something difficult