unwind
pronunciation
How to pronounce unwind in British English:
UK [ˌʌnˈwaɪnd]
How to pronounce unwind in American English:
US [ˌʌnˈwaɪnd]
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- Verb:
- reverse the winding or twisting of
- separate the tangles of
- become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
- cause to feel relaxed
Word Origin
- unwind (v.)
- early 14c., "to undo" (a bandage, wrapping, etc.), from un- (2) "opposite of" + wind (v.1). Similar formation in Old English unwindan "unveil, uncover," Dutch ontwinden, Old High German intwindan. Reflexive sense is recorded from 1740; figurative sense of "to release oneself from tensions, to relax" is by 1938. Related: Unwound; unwinding.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Find ways to unwind ! Reduce your stress levels .
- 2. At some point , maybe even the vertical control structure starts to unwind .
- 3. It 's great to unwind in the evening , but seek another hobby to do that .
- 4. Take a breather and unwind before you get going on the next project .
- 5. Cooking or preparing food is a great way to unwind .