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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 decided to wind up the meeting early due to lack of progress.
Ela decidiu encerrar a reunião mais cedo devido à falta de progresso.
We need to wind up the discussion and make a decision.
Precisamos encerrar a discussão e tomar uma decisão.
02
excitar, esquentar
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
Transitive: to wind up sb
Exemplos
They used seductive gestures and flirtatious banter to wind each other up and ignite their passion.
Eles usaram gestos sedutores e brincadeiras de flerte para animar um ao outro e acender sua paixão.
The couple used role-playing to wind each other up and explore their fantasies.
O casal usou role-playing para se excitar mutuamente e explorar suas fantasias.
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
Despite the fatigue, he wound up his arm for the final pitch of the game.
Apesar do cansaço, ele preparou o braço para o arremesso final do jogo.
Winding up his club, the golfer prepared for a precise swing.
Preparando seu taco, o golfista se preparou para um balanço preciso.
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
He wound up the camera, ready to capture the perfect shot.
Ele deu corda na câmera, pronto para capturar a foto perfeita.
We have to wind up the toy car before it can move.
Temos que dar corda no carrinho de brinquedo antes que ele possa se mover.
05
brincar com, zoar
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
Transitive: to wind up sb
Exemplos
He wound his friend up by pretending they had won the lottery.
Ele enganou o amigo fingindo que tinham ganho na loteria.
Winding up a friend with a harmless prank can bring a smile to everyone involved.
Provocar um amigo com uma brincadeira inofensiva pode trazer um sorriso a todos os envolvidos.
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
I often wind up in unexpected places when I go for long walks.
Muitas vezes acabo em lugares inesperados quando saio para longas caminhadas.
We went on a spontaneous road trip and wound up camping under the stars.
Fomos em uma viagem espontânea e acabamos acampando sob as estrelas.
