unwind

Definitions of unwind in various dictionaries:

verb - reverse the winding or twisting of

verb - separate the tangles of

verb - become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

verb - cause to feel relaxed

To reverse the winding or twisting of: unwind a ball of yarn.

To separate the tangled parts of; disentangle.

To free (someone) of nervous tension or pent-up energy.

To become unwound.

To become free of nervous tension; relax: liked to unwind with a cocktail before dinner.

verb - to reverse the winding of