Unwind
Pronunciation: /ənˈwaɪnd/
Unwind (verb)
- to relax and stop feeling stressed or worried.
- to make something that is wrapped or twisted become straight or flat.
- to reverse the process of winding something, like a clock or a coil.
Examples
- She likes to unwind with a good book.
- After work, he unwinds by listening to music.
Common collocations: unwind with a book, unwind after work, unwind by the fire, unwind the string, unwind the cable