wind up
/waɪnd ˈʌp/verb
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To wind completely.
Example: I wound up the spool of rope.
To end up; to arrive or result.
Example: I followed the signs, and I wound up getting nowhere.
To conclude, complete, or finish.
Example: Even though he had bad news, he tried to wind up his speech on a positive note.
To tighten by winding or twisting.
Example: Your pocket watch will run for a long time if you wind up the spring all the way.
noun
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The end or conclusion of something.
Example: Everyone is invited to our end-of-term wind-up party.
A punch line of a joke or comedy routine.
A humorous attempt to fool somebody, a practical joke in which the victim is encouraged to believe something untrue.
The phase of making a pitch where the pitcher moves his or her arm backwards before throwing the ball.