To Wind Up

Definitions

Finish (inf.)

Examples

  • If he doesn't get his act together, he is going to wind up in jail.
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Cause an animal or a child to behave wildly

Examples

  • The kids always get wound up when Uncle Henry comes over.
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Tighten the spring of a watch or similar machine

Examples

  • He wound up the toy dog and set it on the floor.
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