wind up
Third Person
winds up
Present Participle
winding up
Past Tense
wound up
Past Participle
wound up
1
to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned
- She decided to wind up the meeting early due to lack of progress.
- We need to wind up the discussion and make a decision.
- The meeting wound up with a surprising agreement that nobody expected.
- The event wound up on a high note with a memorable performance.
- She wound up the project ahead of schedule, much to everyone's surprise.
2
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
transitive
- They used seductive gestures and flirtatious banter to wind each other up and ignite their passion.
- The couple used role-playing to wind each other up and explore their fantasies.
- She wound him up with her seductive whispers and lingering caresses.
- She planned a romantic dinner and candlelit ambiance to wind him up and create an intimate connection.
3
to prepare for throwing something by giving one's arm a starting swing
transitive
- Despite the fatigue, he wound up his arm for the final pitch of the game.
- Winding up his club, the golfer prepared for a precise swing.
- Let's wind the fishing rod up for a strong cast into the lake.
- Before tossing the paper airplane, she wound up her arm for extra distance.
- The pitcher wound up his arm for a powerful throw.
4
to twist a part of a machine to make its spring tight and ready to work
transitive
- He wound up the camera, ready to capture the perfect shot.
- We have to wind up the toy car before it can move.
- She enjoys the process of winding up the music box and listening to its enchanting tune.
- He wound the clock up every evening to ensure it kept accurate time.
Synonyms:
5
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
transitive
- He wound his friend up by pretending they had won the lottery.
- Winding up a friend with a harmless prank can bring a smile to everyone involved.
- The kids wind each other up with playful tales during recess.
- She enjoys winding up her friends by creating elaborate stories.
6
to accidentally end up in a particular situation or place as a result of a series of events
- I often wind up in unexpected places when I go for long walks.
- We went on a spontaneous road trip and wound up camping under the stars.
- She frequently winds up working late due to last-minute assignments.
- I'm winding up in situations I never expected due to my spontaneous decisions.