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# relieve oneself

phrase (verb phrase; relieve oneself, relieves himself/herself, relieved, relieving)

«relieve oneself» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, polite) to go to the toilet, to pee or poo.
2. (rare) to free oneself of a load or worry.

### In the lessons

Used in polite or formal writing, nature books and signs to avoid naming the toilet act; polite, all regions. Often about animals or about people outdoors.

### Examples

- The dog stopped to relieve itself on the lamp post.
- Hikers must not relieve themselves near the stream.
- The sign said: "Do not relieve yourself in the alley."
- The driver stopped so the children could relieve themselves.
- In the jungle the soldiers had to relieve themselves behind trees.
- "Excuse me, I need to relieve myself," said the very polite old man.

### Note

The pronoun changes: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, themselves. Do not confuse with "relieved" meaning not worried any more. It stands for "go to the toilet", "pee" or "poo".