lie by

cease desist end give a rest halt leave alone leave off let up quit rest spell

begin start

breathe lean lie down relax sit down stretch out

doze dream drowse idle laze loaf loll lounge nap nod recline repose slack slacken slumber snooze spell unbend unlax unwind

be at ease be comfortable compose oneself ease off ease up let down let up lie still put feet up refresh oneself slack off take a break take a nap take five take it easy take life easy take ten take time out wind down

do energize

activate be active carry out move stand walk

breathe

allow free release relieve

lay off stand in (for) take over take the place of

burden

abuse run ragged