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Definitions

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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A winding-up petition filed against the 152-year-old club had been adjourned on four occasions prior to Wednesday's hearing.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

In November 2015, the club was sold to Kelvin Thomas and the Cobblers avoided a winding-up petition over an unpaid debt to HMRC, allowing focus to return to the pitch.

From BBC • May 2, 2024

Hull Combined Court heard the process, known as a winding-up petition which was started by Hull City Council, had stalled because the council could not reach those running Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2024

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

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024

She noticed that there was a second taxi at the door, and while her own driver was "winding-up" his machine, which took some little time, the other taxi got off in front.

From Patricia Brent, Spinster by Jenkins, Herbert George

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.