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TO WIND UP

\tə wˈa͡ɪnd ˈʌp], \tə wˈa‍ɪnd ˈʌp], \t_ə w_ˈaɪ_n_d ˈʌ_p]\

Definitions of TO WIND UP

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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To bring into small compass: to bring to a final settlement, as the affairs of a company.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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