wind down
verb
wound down also winded down; winding down; winds down
1
: to draw gradually toward an end
the party was winding down
: to cause a gradual lessening of usually with the intention of bringing to an end
Examples of wind down in a Sentence
not being one for alcoholic beverages, I prefer to wind down with a cup of tea every night
Recent Examples on the Web
As much as Trump wants to move on from the conflict in the Middle East, whether the war winds down will largely depend on the leaders in Israel and Iran, and events outside of his control.
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Brian Bennett, Time, 24 June 2025
Adams announced the city was winding down its operation at the Roosevelt and other migrant shelters in February as the surge of immigration from the U.S. border with Mexico waned.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
As the conflict winds down, that type of rhetoric won’t be helpful.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2025
Modeled on the Camino de Santiago and linked to sixth-century St Brendan, the Kerry route starts in Tralee and winds down Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula, which has some of the most dramatic scenery and coastlines.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Brian Bennett, Time, 24 June 2025
Adams announced the city was winding down its operation at the Roosevelt and other migrant shelters in February as the surge of immigration from the U.S. border with Mexico waned.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
As the conflict winds down, that type of rhetoric won’t be helpful.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2025
Modeled on the Camino de Santiago and linked to sixth-century St Brendan, the Kerry route starts in Tralee and winds down Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula, which has some of the most dramatic scenery and coastlines.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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“Wind down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20down. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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