wind down
phrasal verbwind down 
- (of a person人 喘口气;喘息一下 
- (of a machine机器 慢下来后停住 
wind something  down 
- to bring a business, an activity, etc. to an end gradually over a period of time使(业务、活动等)逐步结束 - The government is winding down its nuclear programme.政府在逐步取消核计划。 
- The department is being wound down after the election.选举结束后,这个部门正在缩编。 
 
- The government is winding down its nuclear programme.
- to make something such as the window of a car move downwards by turning a handle, pressing a button, etc.把(汽车窗玻璃等)摇下 - Can I wind my window down?我可以把我这边的窗户摇下来吗? 
 
- Can I wind my window down?