English Explanatory Dictionary

wind down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To lower by winding, as with a crank or windlass.
  2. To unwind.
  3. To shut down slowly (by degrees or in phases).
  4. To slow, as if coming to an end; to become calmer or less busy.
  5. To relax; to get rid of stress; to destress.

Pronunciation

/waɪnd ˈdaʊn/ En-au-wind down.ogg

Word forms

wind down winds down winding down wound down

Synonyms

roll down lower unwind deactivate shut down taper off calm down chill out let off steam

Antonyms

wind up roll up raise wind activate fire up power up start up boot up

Derived words

winddown
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