Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wind-up

verb (also used as a noun)

/ˈwɪnd ʌp/

Definition

A procedure to conclude or bring something to a close.

Examples

After months of hard work, we finally had the wind-up meeting to discuss the project’s outcomes.
The company announced the wind-up of its operations due to financial difficulties.

Meaning

The term ‘wind-up’ refers to the act of finishing or concluding an operation, such as a project or activity. It can also imply the preparation of a mechanism or schedule to stop working.