Sports Language

noun a maneuver in which an aircraft briefly touches the ground and then takes off again without coming to a full stop

adjective denoting a situation in which success or progress is uncertain or risky

• The pilot reported that the landing was touch and go due to strong crosswinds.
• The situation was touch and go, but we managed to make it just in time.
• It was touch and go whether we'd get tickets to the concert, but we lucked out.
• Their relationship was touch and go for a while, but they eventually worked things out.

noun a conclusion or final part

verb to bring to a conclusion or end

• After a series of negotiations, they were able to wind up the business deal.
• Let's wind up this meeting so we can grab lunch.
• I didn't mean to wind up in this situation, it just happened.
• If you keep making risky decisions, you'll wind up in hot water.