to slowly release mental or emotional pressure
медленно освобождать умственное или эмоциональное напряжение
"Talking to a friend helps me drain away pressure after a long day."
"Разговор с другом помогает мне снять напряжение после долгого дня."
to prepare for something unpleasant or difficult
to become completely dry after being wet
to keep improving continuously toward a higher standard
to make rules or laws stricter
to maintain communication with someone
to not feel confident or certain about something