wind down

US /waɪnd daʊn/
UK /waɪnd daʊn/
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1.

to relax after a period of activity or excitement

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After a long day at work, I like to wind down with a good book.
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Let's wind down with some quiet music before bed.
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relaxunwindcalm downde-stresschill out
2.

to gradually bring an activity or business to an end

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The company decided to wind down its operations in the struggling market.
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They are planning to wind down the project by the end of the year.
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close downscale backphase outterminateliquidate
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