unwind

• Verb, das das Entspannen nach Stress oder Anspannung bezeichnet oder das Abwickeln von etwas Aufgewickeltem oder Zusammengerolltem.

A verb used to indicate the act of relaxing after stress or tension, or to undo something that is wound or twisted.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Reverse windingB2formal

   To undo or reverse the winding or twisting of something.

   Abwickeln

   • She carefully unwound the tangled thread from the spool.
   • He unwound the rope from the post.
   • The machine automatically unwinds the film for processing.

   Synonymeuncoilunravelunreelunrolluntwist

   Antonymetwistwind

2. UntangleB2formal

   To separate the tangles of something, making it straight or free.

   Entwirren

   • She spent an hour unwinding her hair from the brush.
   • He carefully unwound the knot in the necklace.
   • The child tried to unwind the kite string from the tree branch.

   Synonymedisentanglestraightenuncoilunraveluntangle

   Antonymeentangleknotsnarltangle

3. RelaxA2informal

   To become less tense, rest, or take one's ease after stress or activity.

   Entspannen

   • After a long day at work, she likes to unwind with a good book.
   • He unwinds by listening to classical music.
   • We went to the beach to unwind and forget about our worries.

   Synonymechill outdecompressloosen uprechargerelaxrestsettle downslow downtake it easyunbutton

   Antonymeagitatestrainstresstense

4. Cause to relaxB1informal

   To cause someone to feel relaxed and free from tension.

   Entspannen

   • A warm bath can unwind you after a stressful day.
   • The soothing music unwound her completely.
   • He tried to unwind his friend with a gentle massage.

   Synonymecalmeasepacifyquietrelaxsettlesoothetranquilize

   Antonymeagitateexcitestresstense