unwind

🇺🇸 /ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/ 🇬🇧 /ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP20000CEFR-C1
verb
R

to make something that is wrapped or rolled up become straight or loose

She unwound the rope from the post.

R

to relax after working or feeling stressed

I like to unwind by reading a book before bed.

translation

v. to make something that is wrapped or rolled up become straight or loose; to relax after working or feeling stressed

Word Forms

3rd Present unwinds
Past unwound
Perfect unwound
Progressive unwinding