wind down
/waɪnd ˈdaʊn/verb
High School
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.
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