To wind up
To coil into a ball or small compass, as a skein of thread; to coil completely. | |
To bring to a conclusion or settlement; as, to wind up one's affairs; to wind up an argument. | |
To put in a state of renewed or continued motion, as a clock, a watch, etc., by winding the spring, or that which carries the weight; hence, to prepare for continued movement or action; to put in order anew. | |
To tighten (the strings) of a musical instrument, so as to tune it. |
See also: Wind, Wind, Wind, Wind