unwind

//ʌnˈwaɪnd//
B2Frequency Level 12Neutral
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Verb

unwindInfinitive
unwindPresent tense
unwoundPast tense
unwoundPast participle
unwindingPresent participle
unwindsThird-person singular
1

To undo or reverse something that has been wound or twisted.

She carefully unwound the bandage from his arm.

2

To relax after a period of work or tension; to become less tense or anxious.

After a long day at work, I like to unwind by reading a book.

3

To gradually reduce or bring to an end, especially a business or financial arrangement.

The company decided to unwind its overseas investments over the next two years.

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