Wind up Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To finish something or to arrive at a particular situation, often unexpectedly. Can also mean to turn or twist something to make it work, like a toy with a key.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for finishing meetings ('Let's wind up'), or accidentally ending somewhere ('wind up in trouble'). Can mean turning a key for toys (less common now). Don't confuse with 'wind down' (relax). In UK, can also mean 'to tease' (rare in US).
Example Sentences
Let's wind up the meeting now.
basic
If you keep driving, you might wind up in another city.
basic
You have to wind up the toy to make it move.
basic
How did we wind up spending so much money?
natural
If you keep joking like that, you'll just wind up annoying everyone.
natural
We got lost and somehow wound up at a beautiful lake.
natural