Phrasal Verbs With 'Wind'

Wind down phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Relax
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: I'm going to WIND DOWN in the country this weekend and do nothing.
  2. Meaning: Slowly close a business or organisation
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They WOUND the committee DOWN after the inquiry.

Wind on phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Forward a film or tape to a certain point
    (Intransitive | British English)
    » Example: He WOUND the video ON to show us the scene.

Wind up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Close a company because it's unprofitable
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The company was WOUND UP when the creditors demanded payment.
  2. Meaning: Tighten the spring in a watch or clock to make it work
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I forgot to WIND UP my alarm clock and overslept.
  3. Meaning: Irritate someone or increase their stress level, especially if done deliberately
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The children are really WINDING me UP

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