winding-down

Definitions

The process of gradually coming to an end or concluding an activity.

A period of relaxation or easing of tension after a busy or stressful time.

Examples

After a long and stressful week, I am looking forward to winding-down with a good book this weekend.

The company is currently winding-down its operations in the region before closing the office permanently.

Synonyms

relaxing unwinding decompressing slowing down easing off winding up cooling down

Antonyms

accelerating intensifying revving up gearing up escalating starting up activating