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unwind
[ uhn-wahynd ]
verb (used with object)
- to undo or loosen from or as if from a coiled condition:
to unwind a rolled bandage; to unwind a coiled rope.
- to reduce the tension of; relax:
to unwind a person with a drink.
- to disentangle or disengage; untwist:
to unwind one's legs from around the stool.
verb (used without object)
- to become unwound.
- to become relieved of tension; relax:
After work we can have a drink and unwind.
unwind
/ ʌˈɲɪԻ /
verb
- to slacken, undo, or unravel or cause to slacken, undo, or unravel
- tr to disentangle
- to make or become relaxed
he finds it hard to unwind after a busy day at work
Derived Forms
- ܲˈɾԻ岹, adjective
- ܲˈɾԻ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·ɾԻa· adjective
- ܲ·ɾԻİ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
“Over the past three decades, we traded U.S. jobs and GDP growth for higher corporate profits and lower consumer prices,” said O’Rourke, who added that it won’t be easy “to unwind three decades of globalization.”
I thought, I really want to make it to this one spot because it’s so scenic, and I just need that mental unwind.
The accelerated unwinding of the agency had been expected to be triggered by one of President Trump’s executive orders.
After a long day of exploring, take advantage of the butler-drawn bath to unwind.
He starts unwinding the catch and opens the window.
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