wind down

/wˈɪnd dˈaʊn/

[verb]

to wind down

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: wind]

to gradually reduce the amount of work, activity, or operations of a business or organization, often with the intention of eventually closing it completely

to relax or calm down after a period of stress or excitement, often involving a deliberate effort to reduce tension or anxiety

Examples

1. So the night winds down.

2. - Winding down.

3. Wind down?

4. Darrell Griffith's career wound down because of injuries.