Sök
to wind up
[phrase form: wind]
01
avsluta, sluta
to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned
Intransitive
Transitive: to wind up an activity
02
upphetsa, stimulera
to engage in activities that bring out sexual excitement or anticipation
Transitive: to wind up sb
03
svänga armen för att förbereda ett kast, förbereda sig för att kasta
to prepare for throwing something by giving one's arm a starting swing
Transitive: to wind up one's arm or an implement
04
vrida, spänna
to twist a part of a machine to make its spring tight and ready to work
Transitive: to wind up a device
05
lura, mobbla
to playfully tease someone by saying things that are not true
Transitive: to wind up sb
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
wind up
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Exempel
She decided to wind up the meeting early due to lack of progress.
We need to wind up the discussion and make a decision.
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.
We have to wind up the toy car before it can move.
