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to wind up
[phrase form: wind]
01
concluir, terminar
to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned
Intransitive
Transitive: to wind up an activity
Ejemplos
The meeting wound up with a surprising agreement that nobody expected.
La reunión terminó con un acuerdo sorprendente que nadie esperaba.
02
excitar, calentar
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
Transitive: to wind up sb
Ejemplos
She wound him up with her seductive whispers and lingering caresses.
Ella lo excitó con sus susurros seductores y caricias prolongadas.
03
preparar, armar
to prepare for throwing something by giving one's arm a starting swing
Transitive: to wind up one's arm or an implement
Ejemplos
Let's wind the fishing rod up for a strong cast into the lake.
Enrollemos la caña de pescar para un lanzamiento fuerte al lago.
04
dar cuerda, enrollar
to twist a part of a machine to make its spring tight and ready to work
Transitive: to wind up a device
Ejemplos
She enjoys the process of winding up the music box and listening to its enchanting tune.
Ella disfruta del proceso de dar cuerda a la caja de música y escuchar su melodía encantadora.
05
tomar el pelo, bromear
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
Transitive: to wind up sb
Ejemplos
The kids wind each other up with playful tales during recess.
Los niños se provocan mutuamente con cuentos juguetones durante el recreo.
06
terminar, acabar
to accidentally end up in a particular situation or place as a result of a series of events
Intransitive: to wind up in a place or situation
Transitive: to wind up doing sth
Ejemplos
She frequently winds up working late due to last-minute assignments.
Ella termina frecuentemente trabajando hasta tarde debido a tareas de último momento.
