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to unwind
01
to relax and stop worrying after being under stress
Intransitive
Example
They often unwind by listening to soothing music in the evening.
After a hectic workday, she likes to unwind with a good book.
Taking a warm bath helps him unwind and let go of stress.
02
to loosen or release something that has been twisted, coiled, or wrapped
Transitive: to unwind a string-like object
Example
He unwound the bandage from his arm to let the wound breathe.
He unwound the rope from the post, ready to set sail.
03
to help someone or something relax or become free from stress or tightness
Transitive: to unwind the body or mind
Example
The massage therapist unwound the tension in his shoulders.
He practiced deep breathing exercises to unwind his nerves.
She took a warm bath to unwind her muscles after a long day.
04
to straighten out or remove knots or twists from something tangled
Transitive: to unwind something tangled
Example
She unwound her hair from the tangled bun it had become.
He unwound the fishing line caught in the seaweed.
It took hours to unwind the mess of cables behind the desk.
Example
They often unwind by listening to soothing music in the evening.
After a hectic workday, she likes to unwind with a good book.
Taking a warm bath helps him unwind and let go of stress.
