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to wind up
[phrase form: wind]
01
conclure, mettre fin à
to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned
Intransitive
Transitive: to wind up an activity
Exemples
We need to wind up the discussion and make a decision.
Nous devons mettre fin à la discussion et prendre une décision.
02
exciter, chauffer
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
Transitive: to wind up sb
Exemples
The couple used role-playing to wind each other up and explore their fantasies.
Le couple a utilisé le jeu de rôle pour s'exciter mutuellement et explorer leurs fantasmes.
03
préparer, armer
to prepare for throwing something by giving one's arm a starting swing
Transitive: to wind up one's arm or an implement
Exemples
Winding up his club, the golfer prepared for a precise swing.
En préparant son coup, le golfeur se préparait pour un swing précis.
04
remonter, enrouler
to twist a part of a machine to make its spring tight and ready to work
Transitive: to wind up a device
Exemples
We have to wind up the toy car before it can move.
Nous devons remonter la voiture jouet avant qu'elle puisse bouger.
05
taquiner, mener en bateau
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
Transitive: to wind up sb
Exemples
Winding up a friend with a harmless prank can bring a smile to everyone involved.
Taquiner un ami avec une farce inoffensive peut faire sourire tout le monde.
06
se retrouver, finir par
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
Exemples
We went on a spontaneous road trip and wound up camping under the stars.
Nous sommes partis en voyage spontané et nous nous sommes retrouvés à camper sous les étoiles.
