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to end something
I'd like to wind up the meeting soon.
to close a business
The firm was later wound up with debts of £104,000.
to be in a particular place or situation not because you choose to, but because of other things that have happened
People are winding up in debt.
to trick someone by telling them something that is not true
At first I thought they were winding me up.
to make someone angry or upset
Please don't wind him up - he causes me enough trouble.
