wind up

US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

A1

phrasal verb

  • To tease or annoy someone.
  • To be brought to a state of great tension
  • To close or finalize something
  • To bring to an end; conclude.
  • To tighten the spring of a mechanical device to make it work.
  • To tell someone something untrue to tease them
  • To tighten the spring of a mechanical device.

other

  • To bring something to a conclusion; to settle or arrange something.
  • To tease or irritate someone, often playfully.

other

  • To arrive or end up in a particular situation or place, often unplanned.