expression, godan verb (-su)
sit at ease; relax one's sitting posture
Used when shifting from a formal sitting posture (such as 正座) to a more relaxed position, often by uncrossing or stretching the legs. Implies a release of formality.
どうぞ膝を崩して楽にしてください。
Please sit at ease and make yourself comfortable.
長時間正座していたので、膝を崩
I had been sitting in seiza for a long time, so I relaxed my posture.