wind down
phrasal verbwind down
- (of a person) to rest or relax after a period of activity or excitement synonym unwind
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- (of a machine) to go slowly and then stop
wind something down
- to bring a business, an activity, etc. to an end gradually over a period of time
- The government is winding down its nuclear programme.
- The department is being wound down after the election.
- to make something such as the window of a car move downwards by turning a handle, pressing a button, etc.
- Can I wind my window down?