wind something down

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ˌwind sthˈdown derived
1. to bring a business, an activity, etc. to an end gradually over a period of time
•The government is winding down its nuclear programme.
•The department is being wound down after the election.
2. to make sth such as the window of a car move downwards by turning a handle, pressing a button, etc
•Can I wind my window down?
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