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Definition wind down in American English

wind down phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to end, or to finish something gradually

Example

The party started to wind down around 2:00 a.m.

Example

The U.N. has decided to wind down the peacekeeping mission.

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Example

The factory will wind down production before closing next year.

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2

to relax after a period of excitement or worry

Example

Will you be winding down a little by then?

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Definition wind down in American English