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winding 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
winding-up
ADJECTIVE
closing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
concluding
STRONG
final finishing terminating
NOUN
disposal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allocation disposition distribution transfer
STRONG
action arrangement array assignment assortment bequest bestowal consignment control conveyance determination dispensation division effectuation end gift grouping order ordering position provision sequence
WEAK
placing
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning keeping start
WEAK
hold retention
NOUN
finish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplishment defeat ending finale
STRONG
achievement acquirement acquisition annihilation attainment cease cessation close closing culmination curtain curtains death denouement end finis last ruin stop termination terminus wrap
WEAK
desistance end of the line end of the road last stage wind-up wrap-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning opening start
STRONG
birth commencement creation failure forfeit
WEAK
initiation introduction
NOUN
wind up
Synonyms
STRONG
breakup closing conclusion consummation denouement finale finish stopping point terminus windup

Example Sentences

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He added that, from the date the winding-up order was issued, and while the property remains occupied, business rates liability transfers to the liquidator.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

"In essence there's no one from the company managing the business affairs on that basis to serve a winding-up petition," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024

It defaulted on its overseas debt last year and faces a winding-up petition.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024

The real estate industry crisis was highlighted last week when the country's biggest private developer Country Garden was hit with a winding-up petition in Hong Kong by a creditor.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2024

I heard a muttered exclamation, a slight splash, and then Bill Rolston pulled over a lever, and half the ceiling of our room sank towards us with a noise like the winding-up of a clock.

From The City in the Clouds by Gull, C. Ranger