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to unwind
01
to relax and stop worrying after being under stress
Intransitive
Examples
After a hectic workday, she likes to unwind with a good book.
02
to loosen or release something that has been twisted, coiled, or wrapped
Transitive: to unwind a string-like object
Examples
She carefully unwound the string of lights before hanging them up.
03
to help someone or something relax or become free from stress or tightness
Transitive: to unwind the body or mind
Examples
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
Examples
She carefully unwound the tangled necklace chain.
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