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to wind up
[phrase form: wind]
01
finire
to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned
Intransitive
Transitive: to wind up an activity
Esempi
She wound up the project ahead of schedule, much to everyone's surprise.
Lei ha concluso il progetto in anticipo rispetto al programma, con grande sorpresa di tutti.
02
eccitare, riscaldare
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
Transitive: to wind up sb
Esempi
They used seductive gestures and flirtatious banter to wind each other up and ignite their passion.
Hanno usato gesti seducenti e battute flirtose per eccitarsi a vicenda e accendere la loro passione.
03
preparare, caricare
to prepare for throwing something by giving one's arm a starting swing
Transitive: to wind up one's arm or an implement
Esempi
The pitcher wound up his arm for a powerful throw.
Il lanciatore ha caricato il braccio per un lancio potente.
04
caricare, avvolgere
to twist a part of a machine to make its spring tight and ready to work
Transitive: to wind up a device
Esempi
He wound up the camera, ready to capture the perfect shot.
Lui caricò la macchina fotografica, pronto a catturare lo scatto perfetto.
05
prendere in giro, canzonare
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
Transitive: to wind up sb
Esempi
He wound his friend up by pretending they had won the lottery.
Lui ha preso in giro il suo amico facendogli credere di aver vinto alla lotteria.
06
ritrovarsi, finire
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
Esempi
I often wind up in unexpected places when I go for long walks.
Spesso finisco in posti inaspettati quando faccio lunghe passeggiate.
