Unwind (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), un·wound [uhn-wound], /ʌnˈwaʊnd/, un·wind·ing.
  1. to undo or loosen from or as if from a coiled condition: to unwind a rolled bandage; to unwind a coiled rope.
  2. to reduce the tension of; relax: to unwind a person with a drink.
  3. to disentangle or disengage; untwist: to unwind one's legs from around the stool.
verb (used without object), un·wound [uhn-wound], /ʌnˈwaʊnd/, un·wind·ing.
  1. to become unwound.
  2. to become relieved of tension; relax: After work we can have a drink and unwind.
verb -winds, -winding or -wound
  1. to slacken, undo, or unravel or cause to slacken, undo, or unravel
  2. to disentangle
  3. to make or become relaxed
Unwind (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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