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wind up

verb

Definition of WIND UP

transitive verb

: to bring to a conclusion : end

a : to put in order for the purpose of bringing to an end <winds up the meeting>

b British : to effectuate the winding up of

intransitive verb

a : to come to a conclusion

b : to arrive in a place, situation, or condition at the end or as a result of a course of action <wound up as millionaires>

: to make a pitching windup

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Synonyms: close out, complete, conclude, end, finish, round (off or out), terminate, close, wrap up

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