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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
/ ʌnˈwaɪnd /
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
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Derived Forms
- unˈwindable, adjective
- unˈwinder, noun
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Other Words From
- un·winda·ble adjective
- un·winder noun
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
That trade unwinded fast, and in spectacularly damaging fashion.
Whether they use Pinterest for work tasks, to unwind, or for shopping.
“The Otesaga is casually cozy and full of opportunities to explore the beauty of nature or relax and unwind by a warm fire,” says the hotel’s general manager, Marty Rosenthal.
The former President will likely pay the price for neglecting Georgia when the Democratic Congress begins to unwind his legacy.
This was a hell of a year, leaving many of us scrambling to unwind in one of the country’s treasured natural places.
To unwind, Sharp takes long showers, and stops himself from separating his food on his plate as Christopher would.
The Hakushu 12 was a little peaty and nutty, the kind of dram I want to unwind with after a fine restaurant meal.
When I want to unwind, I just go to bed with a detective story.
Having known a few presidents myself, I can assure you that there is little time to truly unwind, even on “vacation.”
It took me about two years to unwind the tension, so in that time, I almost had to relearn how to sing.
Now allow the thread to unwind, and as the watch revolves, pass it back and forth near a powerful electromagnet.
Gradually the turban began to unwind itself, the end trailing on the ground.
Shell, sir, said Kentucky in answer to the quick question as the doctor began rapidly to unwind the bandages on his shoulder.
And whatever "the tow on my distaff" may be, my strength to unwind it has not been abundant lately.
Endeavor to get hold of the loose end of association, and then unwind your memory ball of yarn.
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