Definition of unwind
unwound
play \ˌən-ˈwau̇nd\;unwinding
transitive verb
1a : to cause to uncoil : wind off : unrollb : to free from or as if from a binding or wrappingc : to release from tension : relax
2 archaic : to trace to the end unwinding the labryinth and bringing the hero out — Laurence Sterne
3 : to undo (a financial arrangement or position) through the necessary legal or financial steps unwound most of its natural gas hedges — The New York Times
intransitive verb
1 : to become uncoiled or disentangled : unfold
2 : to become released from tension take a bath to unwind
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Examples of unwind in a Sentence
She unwound some thread from the spool.
The fishing line unwound quickly.
I wanted to unwind after a hard day.
Recent Examples of unwind from the Web
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The postgame music in the Chicago Cubs’ clubhouse following their victory that ended at 1:06 a.m. Wednesday was mellow and soothing with the knowledge that there would be little time to unwind.
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Her long, detailed narratives unwound like mystery novels.
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One of the goals of gradually unwinding the balance sheet would be to not disrupt broader economic growth despite the possibility of rising long-term rates.
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Situated in a strip mall next to two sister restaurants, Peace Burger appears to be a favorite spot for DFW employees to unwind after work.
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Members of the public can spend an entire day unwinding at Rancho La Puerta, the legendary 3,000-acre rustic wellness retreat in Tecate, or even just grab a bite to eat at a new Mexican cafe adjacent to its organic farm and cooking school.
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Members of the public can spend an entire day unwinding at Rancho La Puerta, the legendary 3,000-acre rustic wellness retreat in Tecate, or even just grab a bite to eat at a new Mexican cafe adjacent to its organic farm and cooking school.
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Jeff’s fans stood near the front, while the post-Center City Sips crowd looked to continue to unwind after its extended happy hour.
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TOKYO—On their recent honeymoon in Japan, Jason and Nicole Francis savored the temples of the ancient capital of Kyoto and unwound at a resort with a private hot spring.
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First Known Use of unwind
14th century
UNWIND Defined for English Language Learners
unwind
playDefinition of unwind for English Language Learners
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: to move the end of something (such as a piece of string) that is wound in a roll, coil, etc., so that it becomes straight
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: to relax and stop thinking about work, problems, etc.
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