Pesquisar
Selecione o idioma do dicionário
to wind up
[phrase form: wind]
01
concluir, encerrar
to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned
Intransitive
Transitive: to wind up an activity
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
frasal
verbo de ação
regular
inseparável
partícula
up
verbo base
wind
presente
wind up
3.ª pessoa do singular
winds up
particípio presente
winding up
pretérito simples
wound up
particípio passado
wound up
Exemplos
She wound up the project ahead of schedule, much to everyone's surprise.
Ela encerrou o projeto antes do previsto, para surpresa de todos.
02
excitar, esquentar
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
Transitive: to wind up sb
Exemplos
She wound him up with her seductive whispers and lingering caresses.
Ela o excitou com seus sussurros sedutores e carícias prolongadas.
03
preparar, esticar
to prepare for throwing something by giving one's arm a starting swing
Transitive: to wind up one's arm or an implement
Exemplos
The pitcher wound up his arm for a powerful throw.
O arremessador preparou o braço para um arremesso poderoso.
04
dar corda, enrolar
to twist a part of a machine to make its spring tight and ready to work
Transitive: to wind up a device
Exemplos
She enjoys the process of winding up the music box and listening to its enchanting tune.
Ela gosta do processo de dar corda na caixa de música e ouvir sua melodia encantadora.
05
brincar com, zoar
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
Transitive: to wind up sb
Exemplos
The kids wind each other up with playful tales during recess.
As crianças provocam umas às outras com histórias brincalhonas durante o recreio.
06
acabar, encontrar-se
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
Exemplos
She frequently winds up working late due to last-minute assignments.
Ela frequentemente acaba trabalhando até tarde devido a tarefas de última hora.
