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wind up

/wɪnd ˈʌp/  ·  say it: wind UP

to end up; to conclude

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In more detail

1. (verb) to finally be in a particular situation or place, especially after a series of events

2. (verb) to turn a handle or key on a device to make it work or to tighten something

3. (verb) to deliberately annoy or provoke someone

Examples

• 1. After traveling for years, she wound up settling in Canada.
• 2. You need to wind up the clock so it keeps time accurately.
• 3. He's just trying to wind you up; don't get angry.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

wear off, weigh up, work out, wrap up, zero in on, back out