26984 words

unwind

8 definitions ā€¢ 9 examples
1
If you unwind something that is wrapped around an object, you unfasten it, and if it unwinds, it becomes unfastened:

Examples:

In a nearby medical tent, a US Army doctor gently unwinds Metruk's bandage.
2
to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried:

Examples:

A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work.
3
to unfasten something that is wrapped around an object:

Examples:

to unwind string
4
to relax after a period of work or anxiety:

Examples:

Iā€™m just going to watch some TV and unwind.
5
to sell shares, etc. that you bought expecting that their price would rise:

Examples:

Institutional investors caused prices to fall as they unwound positions that they took when they were betting on rising stock prices.
6
to buy the shares, etc. that you borrowed expecting that their price would go down and that you now need to deliver:

Examples:

Traders unwound short positions, expecting gasoline would be lower this time of year.
7
to change or remove the effects of something:

Examples:

Financial markets believe that these imbalances can be unwound gradually, allowing the economy to land softly.
People's ability to service debt is unwinding.
8
to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work:

Examples:

The facility was built as a place where casino workers could go and unwind after their shifts.

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