Искать
to wind up
[phrase form: wind]
01
завершить, закончить
to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned
Intransitive
Transitive: to wind up an activity
Example
She decided to wind up the meeting early due to lack of progress.
We need to wind up the discussion and make a decision.
02
возбуждать, разжигать
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
Transitive: to wind up sb
Example
She decided to wind up their encounter by sending a provocative text message.
03
разогнать руку для броска, приготовиться к броску
to prepare for throwing something by giving one's arm a starting swing
Transitive: to wind up one's arm or an implement
Example
Winding up for the shot, the golfer prepared for a precise swing.
04
намотать, подвести
to twist a part of a machine to make its spring tight and ready to work
Transitive: to wind up a device
Example
We have to wind up the toy car before it can move.
She enjoys the process of winding up the music box and listening to its enchanting tune.
05
дразнить, шутить
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
Transitive: to wind up sb
06
оказаться, закончиться
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
Example
I 'm winding up in situations I never expected due to my spontaneous decisions.
I often wind up in unexpected places when I go for long walks.
Пример
She decided to wind up the meeting early due to lack of progress.
We need to wind up the discussion and make a decision.
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