wound down (Meaning)

wound down

to cause a gradual lessening of usually with the intention of bringing to an end, relax, unwind, to draw gradually toward an end

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As the day ended, the once-bustling city wound down into a tranquil hush.
The clock's hands wound down slowly, signaling the imminent end of the hour.
The old man's watch had completely wound down, its hands resting motionlessly at the bottom of the dial.
The tension in the room gradually wound down as the dispute was resolved.
The child's laughter wound down as she settled into sleep.
The gears of the machine wound down to a halt, ending the deafening roar.
The curtains slowly wound down, revealing the vibrant colors of the sunset.
The symphony's finale wound down with a grand crescendo, leaving the audience in awe.
As the sun began its descent, the day's activities slowly wound down.
The wound down the length of his arm, leaving a long scar.

to cause a gradual lessening of usually with the intention of bringing to an end, relax, unwind, to draw gradually toward an end

mellowed (out), hung loose, loosened up,relaxed, chilled out, chilled, rested, unwound, lounged, decompressed

tensed (up),,

As the day ended, the once-bustling city wound down into a tranquil hush.

The clock's hands wound down slowly, signaling the imminent end of the hour.

The old man's watch had completely wound down, its hands resting motionlessly at the bottom of the dial.

The tension in the room gradually wound down as the dispute was resolved.