Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rewinding

verb

riːˈwaɪnd

Definition

The act of rolling something back to a previous state, often used in reference to film, tape, or digital media.

Examples

After finishing the movie, he started rewinding the tape to watch his favorite scene again.
She spent the afternoon rewinding the old cassettes to make a mixtape for her friend.
When the power failed, the smart recorder automatically began rewinding to save the current program.

Meaning

Rewinding refers to the process of reversing or returning something to its original or earlier position or state, especially to prepare it for use again.