wind up

wind up

verb

Definition of WIND UP

transitive verb

1

: to bring to a conclusion : end

2

a : to put in order for the purpose of bringing to an end <winds up the meeting> b British : to effectuate the winding up of

intransitive verb

1

a : to come to a conclusion b : to arrive in a place, situation, or condition at the end or as a result of a course of action <wound up as millionaires>

2

: to make a pitching windup

Examples of WIND UP

1. <try to wind up the performance, as we're almost out of time>
2. <her speeches usually wind up with one last joke>

First Known Use of WIND UP

1583

Related to WIND UP

Synonyms: close out, complete, conclude, end, finish, round (off or out), terminate, close, wrap up

Antonyms: begin, commence, inaugurate, open, start

Related Words: climax, crown; consummate, perfect; halt, stop, suspend

Near Antonyms: draw out, extend, prolong, protract

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