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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
She decided to wind up the meeting early due to lack of progress.
Ella decidió terminar la reunión antes debido a la falta de progreso.
We need to wind up the discussion and make a decision.
Necesitamos concluir la discusión y tomar una decisión.
02
excitar, calentar
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
Transitive: to wind up sb
Ejemplos
They used seductive gestures and flirtatious banter to wind each other up and ignite their passion.
Usaron gestos seductores y bromas coquetas para excitarse mutuamente y encender su pasión.
The couple used role-playing to wind each other up and explore their fantasies.
La pareja utilizó el juego de roles para excitarse mutuamente y explorar sus fantasías.
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
Despite the fatigue, he wound up his arm for the final pitch of the game.
A pesar del cansancio, preparó su brazo para el lanzamiento final del juego.
Winding up his club, the golfer prepared for a precise swing.
Preparando su golpe, el golfista se preparó para un swing preciso.
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
He wound up the camera, ready to capture the perfect shot.
Él dio cuerda a la cámara, listo para capturar la foto perfecta.
We have to wind up the toy car before it can move.
Tenemos que dar cuerda al coche de juguete antes de que pueda moverse.
05
tomar el pelo, bromear
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
Transitive: to wind up sb
Ejemplos
He wound his friend up by pretending they had won the lottery.
Él engañó a su amigo haciéndole creer que habían ganado la lotería.
Winding up a friend with a harmless prank can bring a smile to everyone involved.
Bromear a un amigo con una travesura inofensiva puede sacar una sonrisa a todos los involucrados.
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
I often wind up in unexpected places when I go for long walks.
A menudo termino en lugares inesperados cuando salgo a caminar largas distancias.
We went on a spontaneous road trip and wound up camping under the stars.
Nos fuimos de viaje espontáneo y terminamos acampando bajo las estrellas.
