Meaning of the word unwind in English

What does unwind mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

unwind

US /ʌnˈwaɪnd/
UK /ʌnˈwaɪnd/
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Verb

1.

relax after a period of work or tension

Example:
After a long day at work, I like to unwind by reading a book.
A hot bath helps me to unwind.
2.

undo or be undone after being wound

Example:
The string began to unwind from the spool.
He carefully unwound the bandage from her arm.