winding-up

wind·ing-up

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Definitions of winding-up word

verb without object winding-up to change direction; bend; turn; take a frequently bending course; meander: The river winds through the forest. 1
verb without object winding-up to have a circular or spiral course or direction. 1
verb without object winding-up to coil or twine about something: The ivy winds around the house. 1
verb without object winding-up to proceed circuitously or indirectly. 1
verb without object winding-up to undergo winding or winding up. 1
verb without object winding-up to be twisted or warped, as a board. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English winden, Old English windan; cognate with Dutch, German winden, Old Norse vinda, Gothic -windan; akin to wend, wander

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

desistance — to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop.
finis — end; conclusion.
cease — If something ceases, it stops happening or existing.
finish — to bring (something) to an end or to completion; complete: to finish a novel; to finish breakfast.
windup — the conclusion of any action, activity, etc.; the end or close.