English · Phrasal verb Attested

wind up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To wind (rope, string, mainsprings, etc.) completely.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quấn hoàn toàn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I wound up the spool of rope.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To put (a clock, watch, etc.) in a state of renewed or continued motion by winding the spring or other energy-storage mechanism.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đặt lại chuyển động bằng cách quấn lò xo

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To tighten (someone or something) by winding or twisting.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Siết bằng cách quấn hoặc xoắn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “wind up” mean?

To wind (rope, string, mainsprings, etc.) completely.

Is “wind up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.