unwind

[ˌʌnˈwaɪnd]

unwind Definition

• 1. to relax and stop feeling anxious or nervous
• 2. to undo something that is wound around something else

Using unwind: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unwind" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I like to unwind after work by watching TV.

• Example

  She unwound the bandage from her ankle.

• Example

  The road unwinds before us as we drive through the countryside.

unwind Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unwind

• relax
• unravel
• untangle
• unroll
• de-stress

Antonyms for unwind

• stress
• tense
• coil
• wind up

Phrases with unwind

• unwind with

  to relax by doing something enjoyable

  Example

  I like to unwind with a good book.

• unwind the clock

  to turn back the hands of a clock to an earlier time

  Example

  Don't forget to unwind the clock before you go to bed.

• unwind a story

  to tell a story in a relaxed and informal way

  Example

  He unwound a long and fascinating story about his travels in Asia.

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Summary: unwind in Brief

The verb 'unwind' [ˌʌnˈwaɪnd] has two main meanings. The first refers to relaxing and letting go of anxiety or nervousness, as in 'I like to unwind after work by watching TV.' The second meaning is to undo something that is wound around something else, such as 'She unwound the bandage from her ankle.' 'Unwind' also appears in phrases like 'unwind with,' which means to relax by doing something enjoyable.