winded up

VERB

finish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

close complete conclude do end up finish up settle wrap up

WEAK

be through with bring to a close clean up close down come to the end determine end finalize halt liquidate terminate tie up loose ends

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin introduce neglect start unsettle

WEAK

commence open

Example Sentences

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As the clock has winded up, Langer doesn’t seem to be winding down yet.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2022

Both officers and protesters winded up kneeling in solidarity on Murchison Road.

From Washington Times • Jun. 10, 2020

"Eventually we all winded up at the convention centre," she said.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2017

“Coach took me out. I thought I was going to get a breather, but I winded up not going in,” Trimble said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 19, 2017

Died 25th March, 1609; that is the precise date;—about a month before our new Elector, Johann Sigismund, got his affairs winded up at the Polish Court, and came galloping home in such haste.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 03 by Carlyle, Thomas