wind-down period
nounUK /ˈwaɪnd daʊn ˈpɪəriəd/
US /ˈwaɪnd daʊn ˈpɪriəd/
A wind-down period is a calm time at the end of something when you slowly relax.
After the party, we had a wind-down period with quiet music before bed.
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2. A short time given to finish tasks before a business or service closes.
The shop has a wind-down period of ten minutes before it locks its doors.
3. The final stage of a project when work gradually slows and stops.
During the wind-down period, the team finished reports and handed over files.
4. A set time for calming down after exciting activity.
The teacher gives a five-minute wind-down period after recess.