wind down
Third Person
winds down
Present Participle
winding down
Past Tense
wound down
Past Participle
wound down
1
to slowly reduce the activity of a business or organization, leading to its eventual closure
- The company plans to wind down its operations over the next six months.
- They decided to wind the business down due to financial difficulties.
- They have been slowly winding down their manufacturing facilities.
- The board of directors has authorized the winding down of the organization.
- The board of directors voted to wind the organization down and distribute its remaining assets.
2
to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities
- After a long day at work, I like to wind down by reading a good book.
- He prefers to wind down the evening by listening to calming music.
- They recommend winding down before sleep by dimming the lights and avoiding screens.
- She finds it helpful to wind down with a warm bath and a cup of herbal tea.