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Wind down phrasal verb
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Meaning: Relax
(Intransitive | International English)
» Example: I'm going to WIND DOWN in the country this weekend and do nothing. -
Meaning: Slowly close a business or organisation
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: They WOUND the committee DOWN after the inquiry.
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Meaning: Relax
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Wind on phrasal verb
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Meaning: Forward a film or tape to a certain point
(Intransitive | British English)
» Example: He WOUND the video ON to show us the scene.
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Meaning: Forward a film or tape to a certain point
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Wind up phrasal verb
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Meaning: Close a company because it's unprofitable
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» Example: The company was WOUND UP when the creditors demanded payment. -
Meaning: Tighten the spring in a watch or clock to make it work
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» Example: I forgot to WIND UP my alarm clock and overslept. -
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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Meaning: Close a company because it's unprofitable