to wind up
[phrase form: wind]
01
avsluta, slutföra
to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned
Intransitive
Transitive: to wind up an activity
Exempel
The event wound up on a high note with a memorable performance.
Evenemanget avslutades på en hög nivå med en minnesvärd prestation.
02
upphetsa, hetta upp
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
Transitive: to wind up sb
Exempel
She planned a romantic dinner and candlelit ambiance to wind him up and create an intimate connection.
Hon planerade en romantisk middag och stearinljusatmosfär för att få honom upphetsad och skapa en intim förbindelse.
03
förbereda, svinga
to prepare for throwing something by giving one's arm a starting swing
Transitive: to wind up one's arm or an implement
Exempel
Before tossing the paper airplane, she wound up her arm for extra distance.
Innan hon kastade pappersplanet, svingade hon armen för extra distans.
04
veva upp, rulla upp
to twist a part of a machine to make its spring tight and ready to work
Transitive: to wind up a device
Exempel
He wound the clock up every evening to ensure it kept accurate time.
Han vevade upp klockan varje kväll för att säkerställa att den höll rätt tid.
05
reta, driva med
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
Transitive: to wind up sb
Exempel
She enjoys winding up her friends by creating elaborate stories.
Hon njuter av att reta sina vänner genom att skapa detaljerade historier.
06
hamna, sluta
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
Exempel
I 'm winding up in situations I never expected due to my spontaneous decisions.
Jag hamnar i situationer jag aldrig förväntade mig på grund av mina spontana beslut.
