Windup Meaning in English
word
ˈwaɪnˌdəp
WYN-dup
wˈɪndʌp
WIND-up
Definition
'Windup' can mean the end or conclusion of something, or refer to a toy or device that operates by being wound with a key or handle.
Usage & Nuances
'Windup' as a noun often refers to the final part of an event ('the windup of the meeting') or a mechanical toy ('a windup toy'). It is less common in everyday conversation and more frequent in formal or descriptive contexts. Not to be confused with the verb 'wind up' (to finish something or to become wound).
Spanish: final - de cuerda (juguete) - conclusiónPortuguese (BR): final - de corda (brinquedo) - conclusãoPortuguese (PT): final - de corda (brinquedo) - conclusãoChinese (Simplified): 结尾 - 上发条（玩具） - 结束Chinese (Traditional): 結尾 - 上發條（玩具） - 結束Hindi: समापन - चाबी से चलने वाला (खिलौना) - निष्कर्षArabic: النهاية - لعبة ميكانيكية (بزناد) - الخاتمةBengali: সমাপ্তি - ঘুরিয়ে চালানোর খেলনা (যন্ত্র)Russian: завершение - заводная игрушка (устройство)Japanese: 終わり - ゼンマイ仕掛けVietnamese: kết thúc - đồ chơi lên dây cótKorean: 마무리 - 태엽 장난감Turkish: son - kurmalı oyuncakUrdu: اختتام - چابی دار کھلوناIndonesian: penutupan - mainan putar
Example Sentences
The meeting is at its windup.
basic
He bought a windup toy for his sister.
basic
The story has a surprising windup.
basic
Let’s get to the windup, I’m ready to go home.
natural
My old robot is a windup, but it still works!
natural
In the windup of the trial, everyone was exhausted.
natural