Pronunciation: /waɪnd ʌp/
noun a conclusion or final part
A1 The wind up of the toy was broken.
A2 I always enjoy watching the wind up of a music box.
B1 The wind up of the clock needed to be fixed.
B2 The wind up of the meeting was longer than expected.
C1 The wind up of the film left viewers with mixed emotions.
C2 The wind up of the project was a huge success.
verb to bring to a conclusion or end
A1 I wind up my toy car and watch it zoom across the floor.
A2 She always winds up the meeting with a summary of the main points.
B1 After a long day at work, I like to wind up by reading a book.
B2 The negotiations between the two companies wound up with a successful partnership.
C1 Despite their differences, they managed to wind up their argument peacefully.
C2 The movie winds up with a surprising plot twist that leaves the audience in awe.
formal After a series of negotiations, they were able to wind up the business deal.
informal Let's wind up this meeting so we can grab lunch.
slang I didn't mean to wind up in this situation, it just happened.
figurative If you keep making risky decisions, you'll wind up in hot water.
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