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to unwind
01
to relax and stop worrying after being under stress
Intransitive
Example
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
She carefully unwound the string of lights before hanging them up.
He unwound the bandage from his arm to let the wound breathe.
03
to help someone or something relax or become free from stress or tightness
Transitive: to unwind the body or mind
Example
She took a warm bath to unwind her muscles after a long day.
He played calming music to help unwind his mind before bed.
04
to straighten out or remove knots or twists from something tangled
Transitive: to unwind something tangled
Example
She carefully unwound the tangled necklace chain.
He unwound the fishing line caught in the seaweed.
