wind down
verb
wound down also winded down; winding down; winds down
1
: to draw gradually toward an end
the party was winding down
: to cause a gradual lessening of usually with the intention of bringing to an end
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Examples of wind down in a Sentence
not being one for alcoholic beverages, I prefer to wind down with a cup of tea every night
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After an extensive coaching and general manager search, the Jets are winding down their process.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
The deal announced Wednesday would see scores of hostages held in Gaza released and a pause in fighting with a view to eventually wind down a 15-month war that has destabilized the Middle East and sparked worldwide protests.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The app won't be removed from people's phones, and the company is not required to shut down the service, but Apple App Store and Google Play Store will likely remove the application and internet service providers will wind down related services to comply with the law and avoid fines.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
When the day winds down, the outdoor hot tub, spacious deck, and brick patio offer the perfect settings to soak in the beauty of a starry night by the sea.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
The deal announced Wednesday would see scores of hostages held in Gaza released and a pause in fighting with a view to eventually wind down a 15-month war that has destabilized the Middle East and sparked worldwide protests.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The app won't be removed from people's phones, and the company is not required to shut down the service, but Apple App Store and Google Play Store will likely remove the application and internet service providers will wind down related services to comply with the law and avoid fines.
—Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
When the day winds down, the outdoor hot tub, spacious deck, and brick patio offer the perfect settings to soak in the beauty of a starry night by the sea.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Wind down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20down. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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