1. (

• unwind ,
• wind_off ,
• unroll

) reverse the winding or twisting of; "unwind a ball of yarn" ;

2. (

• unwind ,
• disentangle ,

) separate the tangles of ;

3. (

• relax ,
• loosen_up ,
• unbend ,
• unwind ,
• decompress ,
• slow_down

) become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work" ;

4. (

• relax ,
• unstrain ,
• unlax ,
• loosen_up ,
• unwind ,
• make_relaxed

) cause to feel relaxed; "A hot bath always relaxes me" ;