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unwind

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un·wind  (n-wnd)
v. un·wound (-wound), un·wind·ing, un·winds
v.tr.
1. To reverse the winding or twisting of: unwind a ball of yarn.
2. To separate the tangled parts of; disentangle.
3. To free (someone) of nervous tension or pent-up energy.
v.intr.
1. To become unwound.
2. To become free of nervous tension; relax: liked to unwind with a cocktail before dinner.

unwind
Verb
[-winding, -wound]
1. to slacken, undo, or unravel: Paul started to unwind the bandage
2. to relax after a busy or tense time: we go out to unwind after work
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.unwindunwind - reverse the winding or twisting of; "unwind a ball of yarn"
move, displace - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense; "Move those boxes into the corner, please"; "I'm moving my money to another bank"; "The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant"
twine, wrap, wind, roll - arrange or or coil around; "roll your hair around your finger"; "Twine the thread around the spool"; "She wrapped her arms around the child"
2.unwindunwind - separate the tangles of
roll out, straighten - straighten by unrolling; "roll out the big map"
undo - cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect; "I wish I could undo my actions"
uncoil - unwind or untwist
3.unwindunwind - become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
vege out, vegetate - engage in passive relaxation; "After a hard day's work, I vegetate in front of the television"
sit back, take it easy - settle into a comfortable sitting position
change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"
4.unwindunwind - cause to feel relaxed; "A hot bath always relaxes me"
affect - act physically on; have an effect upon; "the medicine affects my heart rate"
unbend - release from mental strain, tension, or formality; "unbend the mind from absorbing too much information"

unwind
verb 1. relax, wind down, take it easy, slow down, sit back, calm down, take a break, loosen up, quieten down, let yourself go, mellow out (informal) make yourself at home, outspan S. African
Translations
Spanish unwind [ʌnˈwaɪnd] (irreg like wind) vtdesenvolver
vi (= relax) → relajarse

French unwind [ʌnˈwaɪnd] irreg like wind) vtdérouler
vi (= relax) → se détendre

German unwind [ʌnˈwaɪnd] irreg like wind) vtabwickeln
visich abwickeln (= relax); sich entspannen

Italian unwind [ʌnˈwaɪnd] vb (irreg)
vi (= relax) → rilassarsi

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The single gentleman, however, was not in the slightest degree affected by this circumstance, but proceeded with perfect composure to unwind the shawl which was tied round his neck, and then to pull off his boots.
On the other hand, the man who wound it up thinks the whole cause of the muddle rests with the man who is trying to unwind it.
This was not, however, a rope ladder, but a ball of silk cord, with a narrow board which was to pass between the legs, the ball to unwind itself by the weight of the person who sat astride upon the board.
 
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