Unwind

Pronunciation: /ənˈwaɪnd/

Unwind (verb)

  1. to relax and stop feeling stressed or worried.
  2. to make something that is wrapped or twisted become straight or flat.
  3. 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

Synonyms of Unwind

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Unwind

  • when referring to coiling or twisting