TO WIND UP (2)
26 / 04 / 2012
TO WIND UP (2): meaning and examples
Good morning,
Today we look at another meaning of the verb TO WIND UP.
Today's expression is: TO WIND SOMETHING UP
Meaning 1: to turn a key or dial in a mechanical object, usually a clock or watch, so that it functions.
Example 1:
Every morning they have to wind up the antique grandfather clock on the wall.
Meaning 2: to gradually reduce an activity until you stop doing it.
Example 2:
If nobody has anything else to add, then we can wind up the meeting and go for coffee.
TO WIND UP is also used in this informal expression: TO WIND SOMEBODY UP
Meaning 3: to tease or irritate another person
Example 3:
Father: Jules! Stop winding your sister up! She's starting to cry.
Jules: She's such a cry-baby. Can't she take a joke?
Please let us know if you have any questions about these expressions by leaving a comment on our website in the Daily Vitamin section.
Tomorrow we present the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English and on Monday we will explain the verb TO WIND DOWN.
Enjoy your day!
Today we look at another meaning of the verb TO WIND UP.
Today's expression is: TO WIND SOMETHING UP
Meaning 1: to turn a key or dial in a mechanical object, usually a clock or watch, so that it functions.
Example 1:
Every morning they have to wind up the antique grandfather clock on the wall.
Meaning 2: to gradually reduce an activity until you stop doing it.
Example 2:
If nobody has anything else to add, then we can wind up the meeting and go for coffee.
TO WIND UP is also used in this informal expression: TO WIND SOMEBODY UP
Meaning 3: to tease or irritate another person
Example 3:
Father: Jules! Stop winding your sister up! She's starting to cry.
Jules: She's such a cry-baby. Can't she take a joke?
Please let us know if you have any questions about these expressions by leaving a comment on our website in the Daily Vitamin section.
Tomorrow we present the Essential Weekly Vitamin for Spanish-speaking students of English and on Monday we will explain the verb TO WIND DOWN.
Enjoy your day!
