Meaning & Definition of word "Unwind"

Unwind

/ʌnˈwaɪnd/

noun:

  • 1. an act of unwinding.
    • Example: The weekend getaway was perfect for an unwind from her hectic schedule.

verb:

  • 1. to relax after a period of work or tension.
    • Example: After a long week of meetings and deadlines, I like to unwind by spending time in nature.
  • 2. to undo or loosen something that is twisted or wound.
    • Example: She decided to unwind the tangled string before starting her craft project.

Etymology

From 'un-' + 'wind' (to twist or coil).

Common Phrases and Expressions

unwind after work:

To relax and relieve stress or tension after a day of work.

unwind with a book:

To relax by reading a book.

take time to unwind:

To set aside time to relax and reduce stress.

Related Words

relax:

To make or become less tense or anxious.

decompress:

To release pressure or stress.

loosen:

To make less tight or rigid.

Slang Meanings of unwind

Meaning: Chill out

Example Sentence: You need to chill out and just unwind for a bit.

Meaning: Kick back

Example Sentence: After the meeting, we just kicked back and unwound.