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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
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.
